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. Most codebases define assertion macros which compile to a no-op on non-debug builds. If assertions are the only line of defense against untrusted input, the software may be exposed to attacks that leverage the lack of proper input checks. In detail, in the `nimble_scanlist_update()` function below, `len` is checked in an assertion and subsequently used in a call to `memcpy()`. If an attacker is able to provide a larger `len` value while assertions are compiled-out, they can write past the end of the fixed-length `e->ad` buffer. 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 not yet been patched. Users are advised to add manual `len` checking.
References
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/7 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/05/07/3 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/blob/master/pkg/nimble/scanlist/nimble_scanlist.c#L74-L87 | Product |
https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/security/advisories/GHSA-899m-q6pp-hmp3 | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/7 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/05/07/3 | Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/blob/master/pkg/nimble/scanlist/nimble_scanlist.c#L74-L87 | Product |
https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/security/advisories/GHSA-899m-q6pp-hmp3 | Exploit Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
History
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Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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References | () http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/May/7 - Mailing List, Third Party Advisory | |
References | () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/05/07/3 - Mailing List, Third Party Advisory | |
References | () https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/blob/master/pkg/nimble/scanlist/nimble_scanlist.c#L74-L87 - Product | |
References | () https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/security/advisories/GHSA-899m-q6pp-hmp3 - Exploit, Vendor Advisory | |
First Time |
Riot-os riot
Riot-os |
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CPE | cpe:2.3:o:riot-os:riot:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Information
Published : 2024-05-01 07:15
Updated : 2025-09-05 13:17
NVD link : CVE-2024-32018
Mitre link : CVE-2024-32018
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2024-32018
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Products Affected
riot-os
- riot
CWE
CWE-120
Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')