CVE-2020-24371
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.79%
Last modified
CVE-2020-24371 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. lgc.c in Lua 5.4.0 mishandles the interaction between barriers and the sweep phase, leading to a memory access violation involving collectgarbage.. EPSS estimates a 1.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
lgc.c in Lua 5.4.0 mishandles the interaction between barriers and the sweep phase, leading to a memory access violation involving collectgarbage.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lua | Lua | 5.4.0 |
References
- https://github.com/lua/lua/commit/a6da1472c0c5e05ff249325f979531ad51533110Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.lua.org/bugs.html#5.4.0-10Exploit, Patch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/lua/lua/commit/a6da1472c0c5e05ff249325f979531ad51533110Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.lua.org/bugs.html#5.4.0-10Exploit, Patch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-24371?
lgc.c in Lua 5.4.0 mishandles the interaction between barriers and the sweep phase, leading to a memory access violation involving collectgarbage.
How severe is CVE-2020-24371?
CVE-2020-24371 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24371?
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-2020-24371?
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