CVE-2020-8229: Medium severity nextcloud desktop client vulnerability
Published Aug 10, 2020
·Updated
A memory leak in the OCUtil.dll library used by Nextcloud Desktop Client 2.6.4 can lead to a DoS against the host system.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Nextcloud Desktop<2.6.5
Event History
Aug 10, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:35 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this memory leak in Nextcloud Desktop Client 2.6.4?
The vulnerability ID for this memory leak is CVE-2020-8229.
2
What is the severity level of CVE-2020-8229?
CVE-2020-8229 has a severity level of medium.
3
How can the memory leak in OCUtil.dll library affect the host system?
The memory leak in OCUtil.dll library can lead to a denial-of-service (DoS) attack against the host system.
4
What version of Nextcloud Desktop Client is affected by CVE-2020-8229?
Nextcloud Desktop Client version 2.6.4 is affected by CVE-2020-8229.
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How can I fix CVE-2020-8229?
To fix CVE-2020-8229, update Nextcloud Desktop Client to version 2.6.5 or above.