CVE-2020-27787: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 18, 2022
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Updated

A Segmentaation fault was found in UPX in invertptdynamic() function in plxelf.cpp. An attacker with a crafted input file allows invalid memory address access that could lead to a denial of service.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Upx Project Upx<3.96

Event History

Aug 18, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:34 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:34 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-27787.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2020-27787?

CVE-2020-27787 has a severity level of medium (5.5).

3

How does this vulnerability occur?

This vulnerability occurs due to a segmentation fault found in UPX in the invert_pt_dynamic() function in p_lx_elf.cpp.

4

What can an attacker do with this vulnerability?

An attacker with a crafted input file can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to invalid memory addresses, potentially leading to a denial of service.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-27787?

Yes, a fix for CVE-2020-27787 is available. Please refer to the provided references for more information.

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