CVE-2020-22429
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.25%
Last modified
CVE-2020-22429 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. redox-os v0.1.0 was discovered to contain a use-after-free bug via the gethostbyaddr() function at /src/header/netdb/mod.rs.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redox-Os | Redox | 0.1.0 |
References
- https://burtonqin.github.io/posts/2023/04/CVE-2020-22429/Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.redox-os.org/redox-os/relibc/issues/159Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://burtonqin.github.io/posts/2023/04/CVE-2020-22429/Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.redox-os.org/redox-os/relibc/issues/159Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-22429?
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 a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-22429?
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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