CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2021-29998

An issue was discovered in Wind River VxWorks before 6.5. There is a possible heap overflow in dhcp client.

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered in Wind River VxWorks before 6.5. There is a possible heap overflow in dhcp client.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
WindriverVxworks< 6.5
SiemensRuggedcom Win Subscriber Station FirmwareAll versions
SiemensRuggedcom Win Subscriber Station-
SiemensScalance X200-4 P Irt FirmwareAll versions
SiemensScalance X200-4 P Irt-
SiemensScalance X201-3P Irt FirmwareAll versions
SiemensScalance X201-3P Irt-
SiemensScalance X201-3P Irt Pro FirmwareAll versions
SiemensScalance X201-3P Irt Pro-
SiemensScalance X202-2 Irt FirmwareAll versions
SiemensScalance X202-2 Irt-
SiemensScalance X202-2P Irt FirmwareAll versions
SiemensScalance X202-2P Irt-
SiemensScalance X202-2P Irt Pro FirmwareAll versions
SiemensScalance X202-2P Irt Pro-
SiemensScalance X204 Irt FirmwareAll versions
SiemensScalance X204 Irt-
SiemensScalance X204 Irt Pro FirmwareAll versions
SiemensScalance X204 Irt Pro-
SiemensScalance X204-2 FirmwareAll versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-29998?

CVE-2021-29998 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An issue was discovered in Wind River VxWorks before 6.5. There is a possible heap overflow in dhcp client.

How severe is CVE-2021-29998?

CVE-2021-29998 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-29998?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Windriver Vxworks, Siemens Ruggedcom Win Subscriber Station Firmware, Siemens Ruggedcom Win Subscriber Station, Siemens Scalance X200-4 P Irt Firmware, Siemens Scalance X200-4 P Irt.