CVE-2020-24369
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.73%
Last modified
CVE-2020-24369 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. ldebug.c in Lua 5.4.0 attempts to access debug information via the line hook of a stripped function, leading to a NULL pointer dereference.. EPSS estimates a 1.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
ldebug.c in Lua 5.4.0 attempts to access debug information via the line hook of a stripped function, leading to a NULL pointer dereference.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lua | Lua | 5.4.0 |
References
- https://github.com/lua/lua/commit/ae5b5ba529753c7a653901ffc29b5ea24c3fdf3aPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.lua.org/bugs.html#5.4.0-12Exploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/lua/lua/commit/ae5b5ba529753c7a653901ffc29b5ea24c3fdf3aPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.lua.org/bugs.html#5.4.0-12Exploit, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-24369?
ldebug.c in Lua 5.4.0 attempts to access debug information via the line hook of a stripped function, leading to a NULL pointer dereference.
How severe is CVE-2020-24369?
CVE-2020-24369 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24369?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2020-24369?
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