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CVE-2024-28115

8.8 · HIGH

FreeRTOS is a real-time operating system for microcontrollers.

Published Mar 7, 2024CWE-284EPSS 0.24%

Overview

CVE-2024-28115 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 7, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

FreeRTOS is a real-time operating system for microcontrollers. FreeRTOS Kernel versions through 10.6.1 do not sufficiently protect against local privilege escalation via Return Oriented Programming techniques should a vulnerability exist that allows code injection and execution. These issues affect ARMv7-M MPU ports, and ARMv8-M ports with Memory Protected Unit (MPU) support enabled (i.e. `configENABLE_MPU` set to 1). These issues are fixed in version 10.6.2 with a new MPU wrapper.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/FreeRTOS/FreeRTOS-Kernel/releases/tag/V10.6.2GitHubgithub.com/FreeRTOS/FreeRTOS-Kernel/security/advisories/GHSA-xcv7-v92w-gq6rGitHubgithub.com/FreeRTOS/FreeRTOS-Kernel/releases/tag/V10.6.2GitHubgithub.com/FreeRTOS/FreeRTOS-Kernel/security/advisories/GHSA-xcv7-v92w-gq6r

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28115?

CVE-2024-28115 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 7, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-28115?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-28115?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-28115?

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