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Eclipse ThreadX module manager flaws allow privilege escalation and system stalls

ThreadX, an operating system in devices, can be stalled or taken over.

Summary

Several flaws in the Module Manager of the Eclipse ThreadX real-time operating system let module code run with more privilege than it should or stop other threads. Versions 6.0.1 through 6.5.2.202603 are affected.

Affected when

  • Module Manager modules in use
  • Cortex-M module ports
  • event tracing enabled with a kernel trace buffer

What to do

No fixed version is named in the sources. Check that the ThreadX you run is newer than 6.5.2.202603, and read the vendor's advisory.

Products and platforms

  • Eclipse ThreadX

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