CVE-2026-29009 Details
Description
U-Boot before 2026.07-rc2 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in nfs_readlink_reply() (net/nfs-common.c) when CONFIG_CMD_NFS is enabled, allowing a malicious or compromised NFS server to overflow the 2048-byte nfs_path_buff buffer by returning multiple relative symlink targets that are appended without cumulative length validation. Attackers can send two or more READLINK responses containing relative symlink targets of approximately 1100 bytes each to corrupt adjacent BSS variables including nfs_server_ip, nfs_server_mount_port, nfs_server_port, nfs_our_port, nfs_state, and rpc_id, potentially achieving memory corruption and control over the NFS client state machine.
A buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in U-Boot versions through 2026.04-rc3, specifically in the nfs_readlink_reply() function within net/nfs-common.c. This vulnerability arises when CONFIG_CMD_NFS is enabled, allowing a malicious or compromised NFS server to overflow the 2048-byte nfs_path_buff buffer. The exploitation involves sending multiple relative symlink targets, each approximately 1100 bytes, without proper length validation. This can corrupt adjacent BSS variables related to the NFS client state, potentially leading to memory corruption and unauthorized control over the NFS client state machine.
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CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 8, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-120 | Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| denx u-boot | < 2026.04 2026.04 rc1 2026.04 rc2 2026.04 rc3 |
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Change History
6 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 14, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jul 13, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jul 8, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
| Jul 8, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |