Vulnerability identifier: #VU64137

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-30552

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
U-Boot
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Vendor: DENX

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the implementation of IP Packet Defragmentation. A remote attacker on the local network can trigger memory corruption and cause a denial of service condition on the target system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

U-Boot: 2022.01

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External links
http://github.com/u-boot/u-boot/tags
http://research.nccgroup.com/2022/06/03/technical-advisory-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-u-boot-cve-2022-30790-cve-2022-30552/

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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 local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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