CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-14232: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Dec 17 2020(Updated: )

A vulnerability in the input parameter handling of HCL Notes 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
HCL Notes=9.0
HCL Notes=9.0.1
HCL Notes=9.0.1-fp10
HCL Notes=9.0.1-fp10if1
HCL Notes=9.0.1-fp10if2
HCL Notes=9.0.1-fp10if3
HCL Notes=9.0.1-fp10if4
HCL Notes=9.0.1-fp10if5
HCL Notes=9.0.1-fp10if6
HCL Notes=9.0.1-fp10if7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-14232?

    CVE-2020-14232 has a medium severity rating as it can be exploited by an authenticated attacker to cause a stack buffer overflow.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-14232?

    To fix CVE-2020-14232, upgrade HCL Notes to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2020-14232?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2020-14232 include program crashes and the possibility of code execution with the privileges of the currently authenticated user.

  • Which versions of HCL Notes are affected by CVE-2020-14232?

    CVE-2020-14232 affects HCL Notes versions 9.0 and 9.0.1, including various fix packs.

  • Is CVE-2020-14232 exploitable remotely?

    CVE-2020-14232 is not exploitable remotely as it requires authenticated access to the HCL Notes application.

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