CVE-2024-2214: threadx — Fix

Description

In Eclipse ThreadX before version 6.4.0, the _Mtxinit() function in the Xtensa port was missing an array size check causing a memory overwrite. The affected file was ports/xtensa/xcc/src/tx_clib_lock.c

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.0

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-129 CWE-129

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
eclipse	threadx	< 6.4.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://github.com/eclipse-threadx/threadx/security/advisories/GHSA-vmp6-qhp9-r66x https://github.com/eclipse-threadx/threadx/security/advisories/GHSA-vmp6-qhp9-r66x

Other References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/35 http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/05/28/1 http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/35 http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/05/28/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-2214? +

In Eclipse ThreadX before version 6.4.0, the _Mtxinit() function in the Xtensa port was missing an array size check causing a memory overwrite. The affected file was ports/xtensa/xcc/src/tx_clib_lock.c It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-2214? +

CVE-2024-2214 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.0 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-2214? +

CVE-2024-2214 affects products from eclipse, specifically: threadx. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-2214? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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