CVE-2021-38260
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.31%
Last modified
CVE-2021-38260 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. NXP MCUXpresso SDK v2.7.0 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow in the function USB_HostParseDeviceConfigurationDescriptor().. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
NXP MCUXpresso SDK v2.7.0 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow in the function USB_HostParseDeviceConfigurationDescriptor().
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nxp | Mcuxpresso Software Development Kit | 2.7.0 |
References
- https://mcusec.github.io/vulnerabilities_details#nxp_usbExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://mcusec.github.io/vulnerabilities_details#nxp_usbExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-38260?
NXP MCUXpresso SDK v2.7.0 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow in the function USB_HostParseDeviceConfigurationDescriptor().
How severe is CVE-2021-38260?
CVE-2021-38260 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38260?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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