7.8
CWE
415
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-36401: Double Free

First published: Thu Jul 01 2021(Updated: )

mruby 2.1.2 has a double free in mrb_default_allocf (called from mrb_free and obj_free).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mruby Mruby=2.1.2
Linux Linux kernel

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-36401?

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

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

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

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

    The affected software version is mruby 2.1.2.

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

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

  • 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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