CVE-2021-41061 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

In RIOT-OS 2021.01, nonce reuse in 802.15.4 encryption in the ieee820154_security component allows attackers to break encryption by triggering reboots.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Riot-Os	Riot	2021.01

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-330

References

https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/issues/16844ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/RIOT-OS/RIOT/issues/16844ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-41061?

CVE-2021-41061 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). In RIOT-OS 2021.01, nonce reuse in 802.15.4 encryption in the ieee820154_security component allows attackers to break encryption by triggering reboots.

How severe is CVE-2021-41061?

CVE-2021-41061 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-41061?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Riot-Os Riot.