CVE-2020-14937
First published: Tue Aug 18 2020(Updated: )
Memory access out of buffer boundaries issues was discovered in Contiki-NG 4.4 through 4.5, in the SNMP BER encoder/decoder. The length of provided input/output buffers is insufficiently verified during the encoding and decoding of data. This may lead to out-of-bounds buffer read or write access in BER decoding and encoding functions.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Contiki-ng Contiki-ng | >=4.4<=4.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-14937?
The severity of CVE-2020-14937 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.1.
What is the affected software for CVE-2020-14937?
The affected software for CVE-2020-14937 is Contiki-NG version 4.4 through 4.5.
What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2020-14937?
CVE-2020-14937 is a memory access out of buffer boundaries issue in the SNMP BER encoder/decoder of Contiki-NG, allowing potential out-of-bounds buffer read or write access.
How can I fix CVE-2020-14937?
It is recommended to update Contiki-NG to a version beyond 4.5 to fix the memory access out of buffer boundaries issue.
Are there any references related to CVE-2020-14937?
Yes, you can find references for CVE-2020-14937 at the following links: [Reference 1](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mAkJBVZNv5PMVwLojru0njH38zEXpWui/view?usp=sharing), [Reference 2](https://github.com/contiki-ng/contiki-ng/issues/1354).
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