CVE-2020-22429 — HIGH (7.8)

Vulnerability Description

redox-os v0.1.0 was discovered to contain a use-after-free bug via the gethostbyaddr() function at /src/header/netdb/mod.rs.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redox-Os	Redox	0.1.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416

References

https://burtonqin.github.io/posts/2023/04/CVE-2020-22429/Third Party Advisory
https://gitlab.redox-os.org/redox-os/relibc/issues/159ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://burtonqin.github.io/posts/2023/04/CVE-2020-22429/Third Party Advisory
https://gitlab.redox-os.org/redox-os/relibc/issues/159ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-22429?

CVE-2020-22429 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). redox-os v0.1.0 was discovered to contain a use-after-free bug via the gethostbyaddr() function at /src/header/netdb/mod.rs.

How severe is CVE-2020-22429?

CVE-2020-22429 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-22429?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redox-Os Redox.