CVE-2020-8230: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 17, 2020
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Updated

A memory corruption vulnerability exists in NextCloud Desktop Client v2.6.4 where missing ASLR and DEP protections in for windows allowed to corrupt memory.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Nextcloud Desktop<2.6.5

Remediation

Event History

Aug 17, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:36 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8230?

The severity of CVE-2020-8230 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.

2

Which software version is affected by CVE-2020-8230?

NextCloud Desktop Client version up to and excluding 2.6.5 is affected by CVE-2020-8230.

3

What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2020-8230?

CVE-2020-8230 is a memory corruption vulnerability in NextCloud Desktop Client v2.6.4 that allows for memory corruption due to missing ASLR and DEP protections in Windows.

4

Are there any reference links for CVE-2020-8230?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2020-8230 at the following links:

5

What are the Common Weakness Enumerations (CWE) associated with CVE-2020-8230?

The Common Weakness Enumerations (CWE) associated with CVE-2020-8230 are CWE-787 and CWE-119.

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