CVE-2020-24342: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Aug 13 2020(Updated: )
Lua through 5.4.0 allows a stack redzone cross in luaO_pushvfstring because a protection mechanism wrongly calls luaD_callnoyield twice in a row.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Lua Lua | =5.4.0 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =33 |
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Reference Links
- http://lua-users.org/lists/lua-l/2020-07/msg00052.html
- https://github.com/lua/lua/commit/34affe7a63fc5d842580a9f23616d057e17dfe27
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/QA5Q5MDQMTGXRQO3PAQ4EZFTYWJXZM5N/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/QA5Q5MDQMTGXRQO3PAQ4EZFTYWJXZM5N/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-24342?
The severity of CVE-2020-24342 is high with a severity value of 7.8.
What software is affected by CVE-2020-24342?
Lua version 5.4.0 and Fedora version 33 are affected by CVE-2020-24342.
How can I fix CVE-2020-24342?
To fix CVE-2020-24342, update your Lua installation to a version that includes the patch provided in the reference links.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-24342?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-24342 in the reference links provided.
What is the CWE ID of CVE-2020-24342?
The CWE ID of CVE-2020-24342 is 119.
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