Apache NuttX (incubating) Out of Bound Write from invalid fragmentation offset value specified in the IP header
Vulnerability Description
Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in TCP Stack of Apache NuttX (incubating) versions up to and including 9.1.0 and 10.0.0 allows attacker to corrupt memory by supplying and invalid fragmentation offset value specified in the IP header. This is only impacts builds with both CONFIG_EXPERIMENTAL and CONFIG_NET_TCP_REASSEMBLY build flags enabled.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- Apache NuttX would like to thank Forescout for reporting the issue
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r4d71ae3ab96b589835b94ba7ac4cb88a704e7307bceefeab749366f3%40%3Cdev.nuttx.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r4d71ae3ab96b589835b94ba7ac4cb88a704e7307bceefeab749366f3%40%3Cdev.nuttx.apache.org%3E
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/12/09/5
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