CVE-2020-19692
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.32%
Last modified
CVE-2020-19692 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer Overflow vulnerabilty found in Nginx NJS v.0feca92 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the njs_module_read in the njs_module.c file.. EPSS estimates a 1.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer Overflow vulnerabilty found in Nginx NJS v.0feca92 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the njs_module_read in the njs_module.c file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Njs | < 0.3.4 |
References
- https://github.com/nginx/njs/issues/187Exploit, Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/nginx/njs/issues/187Exploit, Issue Tracking
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-19692?
Buffer Overflow vulnerabilty found in Nginx NJS v.0feca92 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the njs_module_read in the njs_module.c file.
How severe is CVE-2020-19692?
CVE-2020-19692 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-19692?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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