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Critical FreeRTOS-Plus-TCP Flaw Allows Code Execution or System Crash

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Critical FreeRTOS-Plus-TCP Flaw Allows Code Execution or System Crash
A severe memory corruption vulnerability, CVE-2025-5688, affects FreeRTOS-Plus-TCP when processing long DNS names under specific buffer allocation schemes. Updating to version 4.3.2 or later is crucial to prevent potential system crashes or arbitrary code execution. #FreeRTOS #CVE20255688

Keypoints

  • The vulnerability impacts FreeRTOS-Plus-TCP versions v2.3.4 through v4.3.1 with Buffer Allocation Scheme 1.
  • It stems from improper bounds checking when handling long DNS names in LLMNR and mDNS queries.
  • The flaw only manifests when Buffer Allocation Scheme 1 is used, which relies on fixed-size buffers.
  • The patch in version 4.3.2 introduces strict validation of DNS name lengths to prevent memory overflows.
  • Immediate system upgrades are essential as no effective workarounds exist for this vulnerability.

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Tags: VULNERABILITY, IOT, IMPACT, CVE, MONITOR, DNS, PATCH