CVE-2021-31661 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in RIOT-OS allows attackers to obtain sensitive information, impacting IoT device security.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-31661?

CVE-2021-31661 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Jun 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

RIOT-OS 2021.01 before commit 609c9ada34da5546cffb632a98b7ba157c112658 contains a buffer overflow that could allow attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-31661?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Riot-Os Riot.

How do I fix CVE-2021-31661?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-31661 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2021-31661 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-31661 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q689-c2qj-p625.

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