CVE-2021-31663 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in RIOT-OS allows attackers to obtain sensitive information, requiring a patch to mitigate the risk.

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-2021-31663?

CVE-2021-31663 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 bc59d60be60dfc0a05def57d74985371e4f22d79 contains a buffer overflow which could allow attackers to obtain sensitive information.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-31663?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Riot-Os Riot.

How do I fix CVE-2021-31663?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-31663 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-2021-31663 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-31663 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hgwj-h89r-w966.

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