CVE-2020-19692: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 4, 2023
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Updated

Buffer Overflow vulnerabilty found in Nginx NJS v.0feca92 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the njsmoduleread in the njsmodule.c file.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Nginx njs=2019-06-27
F5 Njs<0.3.4

Event History

Apr 4, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of the Buffer Overflow vulnerability found in Nginx NJS?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-19692.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-19692?

The severity of CVE-2020-19692 is critical with a score of 9.8.

3

How does the Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Nginx NJS allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code?

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the njs_module_read in the njs_module.c file.

4

How can I check if my version of Nginx NJS is affected?

If your version of Nginx NJS is 2019-06-27, it is affected by the vulnerability.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-19692?

Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2020-19692. It is recommended to update to a patched version of Nginx NJS.

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