8.8
CWE
20 787 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-14231: Input Validation

First published: Tue Dec 22 2020(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the input parameter handling of HCL Client Application Access v9 could potentially be exploited by an authenticated attacker resulting in a stack buffer overflow. This could allow the attacker to crash the program or inject code into the system which would execute with the privileges of the currently logged in user.

Credit: psirt@hcl.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Hcltechsw Hcl Client Application Access=9.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-14231?

    CVE-2020-14231 is a vulnerability in the input parameter handling of HCL Client Application Access v9.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-14231?

    An authenticated attacker can exploit CVE-2020-14231 to cause a stack buffer overflow.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2020-14231?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2020-14231 include crashing the program or injecting code into the system to execute with elevated privileges.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-14231?

    CVE-2020-14231 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-14231?

    To fix CVE-2020-14231, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches or updates provided by HCL Client Application Access.

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