CVE-2020-14268: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Dec 14 2020(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the MIME message handling of the Notes client (versions 9 and 10) could potentially be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker resulting in a stack buffer overflow. This could allow a remote attacker to crash the client or inject code into the system which would execute with the privileges of the client.
Credit: psirt@hcl.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Hcltech Notes | >=9.0<9.0.1 | |
| Hcltech Notes | >=10.0<10.0.1 | |
| Hcltech Notes | =9.0.1 | |
| Hcltech Notes | =9.0.1-fp10 | |
| Hcltech Notes | =9.0.1-fp10if1 | |
| Hcltech Notes | =9.0.1-fp10if2 | |
| Hcltech Notes | =9.0.1-fp10if3 | |
| Hcltech Notes | =9.0.1-fp10if4 | |
| Hcltech Notes | =9.0.1-fp10if5 | |
| Hcltech Notes | =9.0.1-fp10if6 | |
| Hcltech Notes | =9.0.1-fp10if7 | |
| Hcltech Notes | =9.0.1-fp1if1 | |
| Hcltech Notes | =9.0.1-fp1if2 | |
| Hcltech Notes | =9.0.1-fp2if1 | |
| Hcltech Notes | =9.0.1-fp2if2 | |
| Hcltech Notes | =9.0.1-fp2if3 | |
| Hcltech Notes | =9.0.1-fp2if4 | |
| Hcltech Notes | =9.0.1-fp3if1 | |
| Hcltech Notes | =9.0.1-fp3if2 | |
| Hcltech Notes | =9.0.1-fp3if3 | |
| Hcltech Notes | =9.0.1-fp3if4 | |
| Hcltech Notes | =9.0.1-fp4if1 | |
| Hcltech Notes | =9.0.1-fp4if2 | |
| Hcltech Notes | =9.0.1-fp5if1 | |
| Hcltech Notes | =9.0.1-fp5if2 | |
| Hcltech Notes | =9.0.1-fp5if3 | |
| Hcltech Notes | =9.0.1-fp7if1 | |
| Hcltech Notes | =9.0.1-fp7if2 | |
| Hcltech Notes | =9.0.1-fp8if1 | |
| Hcltech Notes | =9.0.1-fp9if1 | |
| Hcltech Notes | =9.0.1-fp9if2 | |
| Hcltech Notes | =10.0.1 | |
| Hcltech Notes | =10.0.1-fp1 | |
| Hcltech Notes | =10.0.1-fp2 | |
| Hcltech Notes | =10.0.1-fp3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-14268?
CVE-2020-14268 is a vulnerability in the MIME message handling of the Notes client (versions 9 and 10) that could potentially be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker resulting in a stack buffer overflow.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-14268?
CVE-2020-14268 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-14268?
CVE-2020-14268 affects Hcltech Notes versions 9.0 and 10.0, including various fix packs and interim fixes.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-14268?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-14268 by sending a specially crafted MIME message to the vulnerable Notes client, causing a stack buffer overflow and potentially allowing them to crash the client or inject malicious code.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-14268?
Yes, Hcltech has provided a fix for CVE-2020-14268. Users should update to the latest version of Hcltech Notes or apply the recommended fix pack or interim fix.
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