#VU62291 Heap-based buffer overflow in VxWorks - CVE-2021-29998

Vulnerability identifier: #VU62291

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-29998

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
VxWorks
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Wind River Systems, Inc.

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in dhcp client. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VxWorks: before 6.5

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External links
https://support2.windriver.com/index.php?page=security-notices

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.