Apache NuttX up to 10.0.x Memory Allocation malloc/realloc/memalign integer overflow

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A vulnerability has been found in Apache NuttX up to 10.0.x and classified as critical. This impacts the function malloc/realloc/memalign of the component Memory Allocation Handler. Performing a manipulation results in integer overflow. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-26461. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

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A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apache NuttX up to 10.0.x. This affects the function malloc/realloc/memalign of the component Memory Allocation Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 06/21/2021. The advisory is shared at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-26461. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 10.1.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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• Apache

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• NuttX

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• 10.0

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• open-source

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• Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

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