Eclipse ThreadX up to 6.3.x tx_clib_lock.c _Mtxinit array index

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Eclipse ThreadX up to 6.3.x. The affected element is the function _Mtxinit in the library ports/xtensa/xcc/src/tx_clib_lock.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to array index. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-2214. The attack can be launched remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Eclipse ThreadX up to 6.3.x. This vulnerability affects the function _Mtxinit in the library ports/xtensa/xcc/src/tx_clib_lock.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a array index vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-129. The product uses untrusted input when calculating or using an array index, but the product does not validate or incorrectly validates the index to ensure the index references a valid position within the array. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In Eclipse ThreadX before version 6.4.0, the _Mtxinit() function in the Xtensa port was missing an array size check causing a memory overwrite. The affected file was ports/xtensa/xcc/src/tx_clib_lock.c

The weakness was disclosed by Marco Ivaldi. The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-2214 since 03/06/2024. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit at packetstormsecurity.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 6.4.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Array index
CWE: CWE-129 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: ThreadX 6.4.0

Timelineinfo

03/06/2024 🔍
03/26/2024 +20 days 🔍
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04/13/2025 +383 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: GHSA-vmp6-qhp9-r66x
Researcher: Marco Ivaldi
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-2214 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-2214
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-258022
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/26/2024 17:15
Updated: 04/13/2025 04:07
Changes: 03/26/2024 17:15 (64), 05/05/2024 08:24 (1), 05/05/2024 08:27 (1), 06/03/2024 11:02 (10), 06/11/2024 13:23 (1), 02/07/2025 00:09 (12), 04/13/2025 04:07 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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