CVE-2026-37540: n/a
OpenAMP v2025.10.0 ELF loader contains an integer overflow vulnerability in firmware image parsing. In elf_loader.c, it performs multiplication of two attacker-controlled 16-bit values from the ELF header without overflow checking. On 32-bit embedded systems (STM32MP1, Zynq, i.MX), large values can cause the product to wrap around to a small value.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-37540 identifies an integer overflow vulnerability in the ELF loader of OpenAMP v2025.10.0. Specifically, in elf_loader.c, the code multiplies two 16-bit values from the ELF header controlled by an attacker without checking for overflow. On 32-bit embedded systems such as STM32MP1, Zynq, and i.MX, this multiplication can overflow and wrap around to a smaller value, potentially leading to incorrect parsing of firmware images. This flaw can be exploited to cause high impact on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is rated with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.4 (high severity). No patch or official remediation level has been disclosed as of the published date.
Potential Impact
The integer overflow in the ELF loader can cause incorrect parsing of firmware images on affected 32-bit embedded platforms. This may lead to severe consequences affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The CVSS score of 8.4 reflects the potential for high impact if exploited. However, no known exploits have been reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is provided, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a patch is available, cautious handling of ELF firmware images from untrusted sources is advised.
CVE-2026-37540: n/a
Description
OpenAMP v2025.10.0 ELF loader contains an integer overflow vulnerability in firmware image parsing. In elf_loader.c, it performs multiplication of two attacker-controlled 16-bit values from the ELF header without overflow checking. On 32-bit embedded systems (STM32MP1, Zynq, i.MX), large values can cause the product to wrap around to a small value.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-37540 identifies an integer overflow vulnerability in the ELF loader of OpenAMP v2025.10.0. Specifically, in elf_loader.c, the code multiplies two 16-bit values from the ELF header controlled by an attacker without checking for overflow. On 32-bit embedded systems such as STM32MP1, Zynq, and i.MX, this multiplication can overflow and wrap around to a smaller value, potentially leading to incorrect parsing of firmware images. This flaw can be exploited to cause high impact on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is rated with a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.4 (high severity). No patch or official remediation level has been disclosed as of the published date.
Potential Impact
The integer overflow in the ELF loader can cause incorrect parsing of firmware images on affected 32-bit embedded platforms. This may lead to severe consequences affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The CVSS score of 8.4 reflects the potential for high impact if exploited. However, no known exploits have been reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is provided, users should monitor vendor communications for updates. Until a patch is available, cautious handling of ELF firmware images from untrusted sources is advised.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- mitre
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f4dd91cbff5d861017cf3b
Added to database: 5/1/2026, 5:06:25 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 5:21:24 PM
Last updated: 5/2/2026, 5:49:14 AM
Views: 8
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