CVE-2020-22884: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 13, 2021
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Updated

Buffer overflow vulnerability in function jsvGetStringChars in Espruino before RELEASE2V09, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Espruino Espruino<2.09

Event History

Jul 13, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:44 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-22884.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-22884?

CVE-2020-22884 has a severity rating of critical (9.8).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-22884?

Versions of Espruino before RELEASE_2V09 are affected by CVE-2020-22884.

4

How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2020-22884?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2020-22884 to execute arbitrary code.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-22884?

Yes, a fix is available in Espruino RELEASE_2V09 and later versions.

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