CWE
416
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-6838: Use After Free

First published: Sat Jan 11 2020(Updated: )

In mruby 2.1.0, there is a use-after-free in hash_values_at in mrbgems/mruby-hash-ext/src/hash-ext.c.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mruby Mruby=2.1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-6838?

    CVE-2020-6838 is a vulnerability in mruby 2.1.0 that allows for a use-after-free in hash_values_at in mrbgems/mruby-hash-ext/src/hash-ext.c.

  • How severe is CVE-2020-6838?

    CVE-2020-6838 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-6838?

    Versions 2.1.0 of mruby are affected by CVE-2020-6838.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-6838?

    To fix CVE-2020-6838, it is recommended to update to a version of mruby that is not affected by the vulnerability.

  • Is there any additional information about CVE-2020-6838?

    Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2020-6838 at the following reference: https://github.com/mruby/mruby/issues/4926

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