SB2021061814 - Multiple vulnerabilities in esp-idf



SB2021061814 - Multiple vulnerabilities in esp-idf

Published: June 18, 2021 Updated: January 26, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2021061814
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 67% Low 33%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-31571)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in queue.c for queue creation. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


2) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-31572)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in stream_buffer.c for a stream buffer. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


3) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-26555)

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions within the Bluetooth legacy BR/EDR PIN code pairing. An attacker with physical access can spoof the BD_ADDR of the peer device and complete pairing without knowledge of the PIN.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.