CVE-2020-14931 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

A stack-based buffer overflow in DMitry (Deepmagic Information Gathering Tool) 1.3a might allow remote WHOIS servers to execute arbitrary code via a long line in a response that is mishandled by nic_format_buff.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dmitry Project	Dmitry	1.3a

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

https://github.com/jaygreig86/dmitry/issues/4ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/jaygreig86/dmitry/issues/4ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/10/msg00024.html

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-14931?

CVE-2020-14931 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). A stack-based buffer overflow in DMitry (Deepmagic Information Gathering Tool) 1.3a might allow remote WHOIS servers to execute arbitrary code via a long line in a response that is mishandled by nic_f...

How severe is CVE-2020-14931?

CVE-2020-14931 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-14931?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dmitry Project Dmitry.