Buffer overflow in Riot-Os Riot

CVE-2024-31225

RIOT is a real-time multi-threading operating system that supports a range of devices that are typically 8-bit, 16-bit and 32-bit microcontrollers. The `_on_rd_init()` function does not implement a size check before copying data to the `_result_buf` static buffer. If an attacker can craft a long enough payload, they could cause a buffer overflow. If the unchecked input above is attacker-controlled and crosses a security boundary, the impact of the buffer overflow vulnerability could range from denial of service to arbitrary code execution. This issue has yet to be patched. Users are advised to add manual bounds checking.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.012 (66.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-31225?
CVE-2024-31225 is a high-severity vulnerability in Riot-Os Riot, classified under Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input (Classic Buffer Overflow). CVSS score: 8.3/10. Published 2024-05-01.
How severe is CVE-2024-31225?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.3 out of 10.
Is CVE-2024-31225 known to be exploited?
2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.