CVE-2019-20053: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 27, 2019
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Updated

An invalid memory address dereference was discovered in the canUnpack function in pmach.cpp in UPX 3.95 via a crafted Mach-O file.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Upx Project Upx=3.95
openSUSE Backports=sle-15-sp1
openSUSE Leap=15.1

Event History

Dec 27, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:59 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-20053?

CVE-2019-20053 is a vulnerability in the canUnpack function in UPX 3.95, which allows an attacker to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Mach-O file.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-20053?

CVE-2019-20053 affects UPX 3.95 and Opensuse Backports sle-15-sp1 and openSUSE Leap 15.1.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2019-20053?

The severity of CVE-2019-20053 is medium, with a severity value of 5.5.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-20053?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-20053 by sending a crafted Mach-O file to the vulnerable system, causing a denial of service or potentially executing arbitrary code.

5

Are there any available fixes for CVE-2019-20053?

Yes, fixes for CVE-2019-20053 are available. It is recommended to update UPX to a version that includes the fix.

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