CVE-2021-29997

Published Apr 13, 2021
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Wind River VxWorks 7 before 21.03. A specially crafted packet may lead to buffer over-read on IKE.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Windriver Vxworks>=7.0<21.03

Event History

Apr 13, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:34 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue in Wind River VxWorks?

The vulnerability ID for this issue in Wind River VxWorks is CVE-2021-29997.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-29997?

The severity rating of CVE-2021-29997 is medium with a score of 5.3.

3

What is affected by CVE-2021-29997?

Wind River VxWorks versions before 21.03 are affected by CVE-2021-29997.

4

What is the CWE number for CVE-2021-29997?

The CWE number for CVE-2021-29997 is 125.

5

How can I fix the buffer over-read vulnerability in Wind River VxWorks?

To fix the buffer over-read vulnerability in Wind River VxWorks, update to version 21.03 or later.

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