Ubuntu update for node-bl



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-8244
CWE-ID CWE-125
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Ubuntu
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

node-bl (Ubuntu package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Canonical Ltd.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU76124

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-8244

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file and trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package node-bl to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 18.04

node-bl (Ubuntu package): before 1.1.2-1ubuntu1.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5098-1


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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