HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2021-27421
CRITICAL

CVE-2021-27421

CWE-190Published: May 3, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

NXP MCUXpresso SDK versions prior to 2.8.2 are vulnerable to integer overflow in SDK_Malloc function, which could allow to access memory locations outside the bounds of a specified array, leading to unexpected behavior such segmentation fault when assigning a particular block of memory from the heap via malloc.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2021-27421 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

nxp1 product(s)
mcuxpresso software development kit
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://mcuxpresso.nxp.com/en/welcome
ADVISORYhttps://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-119-04
ADVISORYhttps://mcuxpresso.nxp.com/en/welcome
ADVISORYhttps://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-119-04

All References (4)

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https://mcuxpresso.nxp.com/en/welcomeProduct · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-119-04Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://mcuxpresso.nxp.com/en/welcomeProduct · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ics/advisories/icsa-21-119-04Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2021-27421
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-190
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 3, 2022

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2021-27421 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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