SB2021062409 - Out-of-bounds read in Contiki-NG



SB2021062409 - Out-of-bounds read in Contiki-NG

Published: June 24, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021062409
Severity
Medium
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-21410)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in the 6LoWPAN implementation. A remote attacker can trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.