Vulnerability Description
A heap buffer overflow read was discovered in upx 4.0.0, because the check in p_lx_elf.cpp is not perfect.
CVSS Score
7.1
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Upx | Upx | 4.0.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/126.htmlTechnical Description
- https://github.com/upx/upx/issues/388ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/126.htmlTechnical Description
- https://github.com/upx/upx/issues/388ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-24119?
CVE-2020-24119 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). A heap buffer overflow read was discovered in upx 4.0.0, because the check in p_lx_elf.cpp is not perfect.
How severe is CVE-2020-24119?
CVE-2020-24119 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-24119?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Upx Upx, Fedoraproject Fedora.