CVE-2015-20111: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 18, 2024
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Updated

miniupnp before 4c90b87, as used in Bitcoin Core before 0.12 and other products, lacks checks for snprintf return values, leading to a buffer overflow and significant data leak, a different vulnerability than CVE-2019-12107. In Bitcoin Core before 0.12, remote code execution was possible in conjunction with CVE-2015-6031 exploitation.

Affected Software

2 affected components
miniupnp miniupnp<4c90b87
Bitcoin Core<0.12

Event History

Nov 18, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-20111?

CVE-2015-20111 has a high severity due to its potential for remote code execution and significant data leakage.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-20111?

To fix CVE-2015-20111, update miniupnp to a version later than 4c90b87 and Bitcoin Core to a version later than 0.12.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2015-20111?

CVE-2015-20111 affects miniupnp versions before 4c90b87 and Bitcoin Core versions before 0.12.

4

Is remote code execution possible with CVE-2015-20111?

Yes, remote code execution is possible with CVE-2015-20111 on affected systems.

5

How does CVE-2015-20111 lead to data leakage?

CVE-2015-20111 leads to data leakage due to buffer overflow caused by insufficient checks on snprintf return values.

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