Vulnerability Description
A software vulnerability has been identified in the U-Boot Secondary Program Loader (SPL) before 2023.07 on select NXP i.MX 8M family processors. Under certain conditions, a crafted Flattened Image Tree (FIT) format structure can be used to overwrite SPL memory, allowing unauthenticated software to execute on the target, leading to privilege escalation. This affects i.MX 8M, i.MX 8M Mini, i.MX 8M Nano, and i.MX 8M Plus.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nxp | Uboot Secondary Program Loader | < 2023.07 |
| Nxp | I.Mx 8M | - |
| Nxp | I.Mx 8M Mini | - |
| Nxp | I.Mx 8M Nano | - |
| Nxp | I.Mx 8M Plus | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://community.nxp.com/t5/i-MX-Security/U-Boot-Secondary-Program-Loader-AutheMitigationPatchVendor Advisory
- https://nxp.comProduct
- https://community.nxp.com/t5/i-MX-Security/U-Boot-Secondary-Program-Loader-AutheMitigationPatchVendor Advisory
- https://nxp.comProduct
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-39902?
CVE-2023-39902 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). A software vulnerability has been identified in the U-Boot Secondary Program Loader (SPL) before 2023.07 on select NXP i.MX 8M family processors. Under certain conditions, a crafted Flattened Image Tr...
How severe is CVE-2023-39902?
CVE-2023-39902 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-39902?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nxp Uboot Secondary Program Loader, Nxp I.Mx 8M, Nxp I.Mx 8M Mini, Nxp I.Mx 8M Nano, Nxp I.Mx 8M Plus.