CVE-2020-24824 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

A global buffer overflow issue in the dwarf::line_table::line_table function of Libelfin v0.3 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DOS).

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libelfin Project	Libelfin	0.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-120

References

https://github.com/aclements/libelfin/issues/48ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/xiaoxiongwang/function_bugs/tree/master/libelfin#global-buffeExploitThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/aclements/libelfin/issues/48ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/xiaoxiongwang/function_bugs/tree/master/libelfin#global-buffeExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-24824?

CVE-2020-24824 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). A global buffer overflow issue in the dwarf::line_table::line_table function of Libelfin v0.3 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DOS).

How severe is CVE-2020-24824?

CVE-2020-24824 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-2020-24824?

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