CVE-2020-8432
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CVE-2020-8432 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Das U-Boot through 2020.01, a double free has been found in the cmd/gpt.c do_rename_gpt_parts() function. Double freeing may result in a write-what-where condition, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code. EPSS estimates a 3.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Das U-Boot through 2020.01, a double free has been found in the cmd/gpt.c do_rename_gpt_parts() function. Double freeing may result in a write-what-where condition, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code. NOTE: this vulnerablity was introduced when attempting to fix a memory leak identified by static analysis.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Denx | U-Boot | <= 2020.01 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.2 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00030.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00030.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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