CVE-2020-4102: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 2, 2020
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Updated

HCL Notes is susceptible to a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in DXL due to improper validation of user input. A successful exploit could enable an attacker to crash Notes or execute attacker-controlled code on the client system.

Affected Software

10 affected components
hcltech Notes>=9.0.0<=9.0.1
hcltech Notes=10.0
hcltech Notes=10.0.1
hcltech Notes=10.0.1-fp1
hcltech Notes=10.0.1-fp2
hcltech Notes=10.0.1-fp3
hcltech Notes=10.0.1-fp4
hcltech Notes=10.0.1-fp5
hcltech Notes=11.0
hcltech Notes=11.0.1

Event History

Dec 2, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:56 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:56 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-4102?

CVE-2020-4102 has a high severity due to its potential to allow code execution and crashing of HCL Notes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-4102?

To fix CVE-2020-4102, upgrade to a patched version of HCL Notes as provided by HCL.

3

What versions of HCL Notes are affected by CVE-2020-4102?

CVE-2020-4102 affects HCL Notes versions from 9.0.0 to 10.0.1 and various 10.0.1 fix packs and newer versions through 11.0.1.

4

Can CVE-2020-4102 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-4102 can be exploited remotely by an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

5

What are the consequences of a successful exploit of CVE-2020-4102?

A successful exploit of CVE-2020-4102 could crash HCL Notes or allow an attacker to run malicious code on the client system.

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