7.5
CWE
120 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-23257: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Apr 04 2023(Updated: )

Buffer Overflow vulnerability found in Espruino 2v05.41 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service via the function jsvGarbageCollectMarkUsed in file src/jsvar.c.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Espruino Espruino=2.05.41

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-23257?

    The severity of CVE-2020-23257 is high with a score of 7.5.

  • How does CVE-2020-23257 affect Espruino?

    CVE-2020-23257 affects Espruino version 2.05.41, allowing an attacker to cause a denial of service.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-23257?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-23257 by triggering a buffer overflow through the function jsvGarbageCollectMarkUsed in file src/jsvar.c.

  • What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) of CVE-2020-23257?

    The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) of CVE-2020-23257 includes CWE-119 and CWE-120.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-23257?

    More information about CVE-2020-23257 can be found at Espruino's website and the GitHub repository for Espruino.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2024 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203