Vulnerability Description
The parse_report() function in whoopsie.c in Whoopsie through 0.2.69 mishandles memory allocation failures, which allows an attacker to cause a denial of service via a malformed crash file.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Whoopsie Project | Whoopsie | <= 0.2.69 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/sungjungk/whoopsie_killer2/blob/master/README.mdExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sungjungk/whoopsie_killer2/blob/master/whoopsie_killer2.pyExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/whoopsieThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4450-1/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZXGwC7PWYEExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sungjungk/whoopsie_killer2/blob/master/README.mdExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sungjungk/whoopsie_killer2/blob/master/whoopsie_killer2.pyExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/whoopsieThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4450-1/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZXGwC7PWYEExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-15570?
CVE-2020-15570 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The parse_report() function in whoopsie.c in Whoopsie through 0.2.69 mishandles memory allocation failures, which allows an attacker to cause a denial of service via a malformed crash file.
How severe is CVE-2020-15570?
CVE-2020-15570 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-15570?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Whoopsie Project Whoopsie.