CVE-2020-27678: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Oct 23 2020(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in illumos before 2020-10-22, as used in OmniOS before r151030by, r151032ay, and r151034y and SmartOS before 20201022. There is a buffer overflow in parse_user_name in lib/libpam/pam_framework.c.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Illumos Illumos | <2020-10-22 | |
| Joyent SmartOS | <20201022 | |
| Omniosce Omnios | <r151030by | |
| Omniosce Omnios | >=r151032<=r151032ay | |
| Omniosce Omnios | >=r151034<r151034y |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-27678.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-27678?
The severity of CVE-2020-27678 is critical with a score of 9.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-27678?
CVE-2020-27678 affects illumos versions before 2020-10-22, OmniOS versions before r151030by, r151032ay, r151034y, and SmartOS versions before 20201022.
What is the description of CVE-2020-27678?
CVE-2020-27678 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in parse_user_name in lib/libpam/pam_framework.c.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-27678?
Yes, a fix for CVE-2020-27678 is available. Please refer to the provided reference for more information.
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