CVE-2020-36401: Double Free

Published Jul 1, 2021
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Updated

mruby 2.1.2 has a double free in mrbdefaultallocf (called from mrbfree and objfree).

Affected Software

2 affected components
mruby mruby=2.1.2
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Jul 1, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:51 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:51 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-36401?

The severity of CVE-2020-36401 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

2

How does CVE-2020-36401 impact the affected software?

CVE-2020-36401 can lead to a double free vulnerability in mruby 2.1.2.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-36401?

The affected software version is mruby 2.1.2.

4

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2020-36401?

The CWE ID for CVE-2020-36401 is CWE-415.

5

How can I fix the vulnerability in mruby 2.1.2?

To fix the vulnerability in mruby 2.1.2, it is recommended to update to a patched version provided by the software vendor.

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