CVE-2020-10060: UpdateHub Might Dereference An Uninitialized Pointer
First published: Fri May 01 2020(Updated: )
In updatehub_probe, right after JSON parsing is complete, objects\[1] is accessed from the output structure in two different places. If the JSON contained less than two elements, this access would reference unitialized stack memory. This could result in a crash, denial of service, or possibly an information leak. Provided the fix in CVE-2020-10059 is applied, the attack requires compromise of the server. See NCC-ZEP-030 This issue affects: zephyrproject-rtos zephyr version 2.1.0 and later versions. version 2.2.0 and later versions.
Credit: vulnerabilities@zephyrproject.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Zephyr Project Manager | >=2.1.0<2.4.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://docs.zephyrproject.org/latest/security/vulnerabilities.html#cve-2020-10060
- https://github.com/zephyrproject-rtos/zephyr/pull/27865
- https://github.com/zephyrproject-rtos/zephyr/pull/27889
- https://github.com/zephyrproject-rtos/zephyr/pull/27891
- https://github.com/zephyrproject-rtos/zephyr/pull/27893
- https://zephyrprojectsec.atlassian.net/browse/ZEPSEC-37
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-10060?
CVE-2020-10060 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2020-10060?
To fix CVE-2020-10060, ensure that your version of the Zephyr Project Manager is updated to at least 2.4.0.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2020-10060?
CVE-2020-10060 affects systems using the Zephyr Project Manager version between 2.1.0 and 2.4.0.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2020-10060?
The potential consequences of CVE-2020-10060 include crashes and denial of service due to uninitialized stack memory access.
Is CVE-2020-10060 a remote exploit vulnerability?
CVE-2020-10060 is not a remote exploit vulnerability, but it can lead to local execution issues if exploited.
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