CVE-2020-28241
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 2.13%
Last modified
CVE-2020-28241 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. libmaxminddb before 1.4.3 has a heap-based buffer over-read in dump_entry_data_list in maxminddb.c.. EPSS estimates a 2.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
libmaxminddb before 1.4.3 has a heap-based buffer over-read in dump_entry_data_list in maxminddb.c.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Maxmind | Libmaxminddb | < 1.4.3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 32 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 |
References
- https://github.com/maxmind/libmaxminddb/compare/1.4.2...1.4.3Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/maxmind/libmaxminddb/issues/236Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/maxmind/libmaxminddb/pull/237Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/11/msg00019.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202011-15Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/maxmind/libmaxminddb/compare/1.4.2...1.4.3Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/maxmind/libmaxminddb/issues/236Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/maxmind/libmaxminddb/pull/237Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/11/msg00019.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202011-15Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-28241?
libmaxminddb before 1.4.3 has a heap-based buffer over-read in dump_entry_data_list in maxminddb.c.
How severe is CVE-2020-28241?
CVE-2020-28241 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28241?
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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