CVE-2021-3861
MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.47%
Last modified
CVE-2021-3861 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The RNDIS USB device class includes a buffer overflow vulnerability. Zephyr versions >= v2.6.0 contain Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122). EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The RNDIS USB device class includes a buffer overflow vulnerability. Zephyr versions >= v2.6.0 contain Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122). For more information, see https://github.com/zephyrproject-rtos/zephyr/security/advisories/GHSA-hvfp-w4h8-gxvj
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Zephyrproject | Zephyr | >= 2.6.0, <= 2.7.1 |
References
- http://github.com/zephyrproject-rtos/zephyr/security/advisories/GHSA-hvfp-w4h8-gxvjExploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://github.com/zephyrproject-rtos/zephyr/security/advisories/GHSA-hvfp-w4h8-gxvjExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-3861?
The RNDIS USB device class includes a buffer overflow vulnerability. Zephyr versions >= v2.6.0 contain Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122). For more information, see https://github.com/zephyrproject-rtos/zephyr/security/advisories/GHSA-hvfp-w4h8-gxvj
How severe is CVE-2021-3861?
CVE-2021-3861 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-3861?
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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