CVE-2020-8229
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.47%
Last modified
CVE-2020-8229 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A memory leak in the OCUtil.dll library used by Nextcloud Desktop Client 2.6.4 can lead to a DoS against the host system.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A memory leak in the OCUtil.dll library used by Nextcloud Desktop Client 2.6.4 can lead to a DoS against the host system.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nextcloud | Desktop | < 2.6.5 |
References
- https://hackerone.com/reports/588562Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://nextcloud.com/security/advisory/?id=NC-SA-2020-034Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/588562Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://nextcloud.com/security/advisory/?id=NC-SA-2020-034Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8229?
A memory leak in the OCUtil.dll library used by Nextcloud Desktop Client 2.6.4 can lead to a DoS against the host system.
How severe is CVE-2020-8229?
CVE-2020-8229 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8229?
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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