CVE-2023-48229

Out-of-bounds write in the radio driver for Contiki-NG nRF platforms

Description

Contiki-NG is an open-source, cross-platform operating system for Next-Generation IoT devices. An out-of-bounds write exists in the driver for IEEE 802.15.4 radios on nRF platforms in the Contiki-NG operating system. The problem is triggered when parsing radio frames in the `read_frame` function in the `arch/cpu/nrf/net/nrf-ieee-driver-arch.c` module. More specifically, the `read_frame` function performs an incomplete validation of the payload length of the packet, which is a value that can be set by an external party that sends radio packets to a Contiki-NG system. Although the value is validated to be in the range of the MTU length, it is not validated to fit into the given buffer into which the packet will be copied. The problem has been patched in the "develop" branch of Contiki-NG and is expected to be included in subsequent releases. Users are advised to update their develop branch or to update to a subsequent release when available. Users unable to upgrade should consider manually applying the changes in PR #2741.

Category

7.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.31%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: contiki-ng contiki-ng
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-48229?
CVE-2023-48229 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-48229?
To fix CVE-2023-48229, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-48229 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-48229 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-48229?
CVE-2023-48229 affects contiki-ng contiki-ng.
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