CVE-2019-20791: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 28, 2020
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Updated

OpenThread before 2019-12-13 has a stack-based buffer overflow in MeshCoP::Commissioner::GeneratePskc.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Google Openthread<2019-12-13

Event History

Apr 28, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:35 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-20791?

CVE-2019-20791 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for a stack-based buffer overflow leading to remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-20791?

To resolve CVE-2019-20791, upgrade to the OpenThread version released on or after December 13, 2019.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2019-20791?

CVE-2019-20791 affects all versions of OpenThread prior to December 13, 2019.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-20791?

CVE-2019-20791 is identified as a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2019-20791?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2019-20791 other than applying the security update.

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