CVE-2020-10236: Input Validation

Published Mar 9, 2020
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Froxlor before 0.10.14. It created files with static names in /tmp during installation if the installation directory was not writable. This allowed local attackers to cause DoS or disclose information out of the config files, because of createUserdataConf in install/lib/class.FroxlorInstall.php.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
composer/froxlor/froxlor<0.10.14
0.10.14
Froxlor Froxlor<0.10.14

Event History

Mar 9, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:04 PM
Description
May 24, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·05:10 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-10236?

CVE-2020-10236 is a vulnerability in Froxlor before version 0.10.14 that allows local attackers to cause denial of service (DoS) or disclose information from config files.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-10236?

CVE-2020-10236 has a severity rating of 6.1 (medium).

3

How does CVE-2020-10236 allow attackers to cause DoS or disclose information?

CVE-2020-10236 allows local attackers to cause DoS or disclose information by creating files with static names in /tmp during installation if the installation directory is not writable.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-10236?

Froxlor versions up to but excluding 0.10.14 are affected by CVE-2020-10236.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-10236?

To fix CVE-2020-10236, it is recommended to upgrade Froxlor to version 0.10.14 or later.

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