Buffer overflow in Hilscher Rcx Rtos

CVE-2021-20988

In Hilscher rcX RTOS versions prios to V2.1.14.1 the actual UDP packet length is not verified against the length indicated by the packet. This may lead to a denial of service of the affected device.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.010 (58.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.6 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-20988?
CVE-2021-20988 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hilscher Rcx Rtos, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 8.6/10. Published 2021-05-13.
How severe is CVE-2021-20988?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.6 out of 10.