ARMmbed / ARMmbed/uvisor

We can run out of box reserved memory in vmpu_load_boxes, even when we actually have enough memory

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Description

We can run out of box reserved memory in vmpu_load_boxes, even when we actually have enough memory. This is because the amount reserved by the linkerscript for bss_boxes is only enough space if we optimally pack the box reserved memories (which may not be possible to do with certain alignment requirements); otherwise, we waste enough space when aligning a box reserved memory to its size as to overflow the available bss_boxes space.

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Research direction

Start at vmpu_load_boxes and the linker script reservation for bss_boxes; inspect how box-reserved memories are aligned and packed. Reproduce an overflow with non-optimal alignment, then verify that the reserved space remains sufficient without relying on optimal packing.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
embedded-iot, security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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