CVE-2020-7248: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 16, 2020
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Updated

libubox in OpenWrt before 18.06.7 and 19.x before 19.07.1 has a tagged binary data JSON serialization vulnerability that may cause a stack based buffer overflow.

Affected Software

4 affected components
OpenWrt OpenWrt>=18.06.0<18.06.7
OpenWrt OpenWrt=19.07.0
OpenWrt OpenWrt=19.07.0-rc1
OpenWrt OpenWrt=19.07.0-rc2

Event History

Mar 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:49 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-7248?

CVE-2020-7248 is a vulnerability in libubox in OpenWrt before 18.06.7 and 19.x before 19.07.1 that has a tagged binary data JSON serialization vulnerability that may cause a stack-based buffer overflow.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-7248?

CVE-2020-7248 has a severity value of 7.5 (high).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-7248?

The vulnerability affects OpenWrt versions before 18.06.7 and 19.x before 19.07.1.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-7248?

To fix CVE-2020-7248, it is recommended to update OpenWrt to version 18.06.7 or 19.07.1.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-7248?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-7248 on the OpenWrt advisory page (https://openwrt.org/advisory/2020-01-31-2) and the NVD website (https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-7248#range-4512438).

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