AWS Security Bulletins: Issue with FreeRTOS-Kernel - CVE-2026-77234, CVE-2026-77235, CVE-2026-77236, CVE-2026-77237
AWS Security Bulletins has published a new security advisory. Here is a summary and what to do.
Key points
- New advisory from AWS Security Bulletins.
- Review affected versions in the advisory.
- Apply updates promptly.
AWS Security Bulletins published a security advisory titled “Issue with FreeRTOS-Kernel - CVE-2026-77234, CVE-2026-77235, CVE-2026-77236, CVE-2026-77237”.
At a glance
- Publisher
- AWS Security Bulletins
- CVEs
- CVE-2026-77234, CVE-2026-77235, CVE-2026-77236, CVE-2026-77237
What the advisory says
Bulletin ID: 2026-086-AWS Scope: AWS Content Type: Important (requires attention) Publication Date: 08/21/2026 10:30 AM PDT Description: FreeRTOS-Kernel is a real-time operating system kernel for microcontrollers and small microprocessors. AWS identified four issues with FreeRTOS-Kernel, affecting multiple versions. - CVE-2026-77234: This issue affects configurations that use the FreeRTOS MPU together with software timers; applications that do not use the FreeRTOS MPU are not affected. - CVE-2026-77235: This issue affects ARM TrustZone (ARMv8-M) configurations; applications that do not use ARM TrustZone secure contexts are not affected. - CVE-2026-77236: This issue affects ARM TrustZone (ARMv8-M) configurations; applications that do not use ARM TrustZone secure contexts are not affected. - CVE-2026-77237: This issue affects builds with queue sets enabled; applications built without queue
What should you do?
- Read the full vendor advisory linked below and confirm whether you run affected versions.
- Schedule the recommended update, prioritising internet-facing systems.
- Watch for exploitation reports; unpatched edge devices are frequent targets.
What to do and how to stay safe: CVE-2026-77234
- Vulnerability severity scores ignore your specific architecture and context.
- Exploitability depends on network exposure and user behavior, not just code flaws.
- Prioritization requires continuous asset inventory and threat intelligence alignment.
Risk-based vulnerability management focuses your limited resources on the flaws that actually threaten your business. Start by mapping your critical assets and checking for active exploits to prioritize your backlog.
Step-by-step guide: Risk-Based Vulnerability Management: Prioritize Fixes by Actual Danger
General security guidance from the Threat Times newsroom. It is not confirmed advice from the organisations named in this story.
