CVE-2020-15689: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Mon Jul 13 2020(Updated: )
Appweb before 7.2.2 and 8.x before 8.1.0, when built with CGI support, mishandles an HTTP request with a Range header that lacks an exact range. This may result in a NULL pointer dereference and cause a denial of service.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Embedthis Appweb | <7.2.2 | |
| Embedthis Appweb | >=8.0.0<8.1.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-15689.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-15689?
The severity of CVE-2020-15689 is high (7.5).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-15689?
Appweb versions before 7.2.2 and 8.x before 8.1.0 are affected by CVE-2020-15689.
What is the impact of CVE-2020-15689?
CVE-2020-15689 can result in a NULL pointer dereference and cause a denial of service.
How can I fix CVE-2020-15689?
The fix for CVE-2020-15689 is to upgrade to Appweb version 7.2.2 or 8.1.0 or later.
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