CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-27798: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Aug 25 2022(Updated: )

An invalid memory address reference was discovered in the adjABS function in p_lx_elf.cpp in UPX 4.0.0 via a crafted Mach-O file.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
UPX=4.0.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-27798?

    CVE-2020-27798 is a vulnerability discovered in UPX 4.0.0 that allows for an invalid memory address reference in the adjABS function.

  • How can a crafted Mach-O file exploit CVE-2020-27798?

    A crafted Mach-O file can exploit CVE-2020-27798 by triggering the invalid memory address reference in the adjABS function of UPX 4.0.0.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-27798?

    CVE-2020-27798 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-27798?

    UPX 4.0.0 is affected by CVE-2020-27798.

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-27798?

    At the time of writing, there is no known fix available for CVE-2020-27798. It is recommended to update to a newer version of UPX when one becomes available.

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