CVE-2020-8249: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Oct 28 2020(Updated: )
A vulnerability in the Pulse Secure Desktop Client (Linux) < 9.1R9 could allow local attackers to perform buffer overflow.
Credit: support@hackerone.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | <9.1 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r1 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r2 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r3 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r3.1 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r4 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r4.1 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r4.2 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r5 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r6 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r7 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r7.1 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r8 | |
| Pulsesecure Pulse Secure Desktop Client | =9.1-r8.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-8249.
What is the title of the vulnerability?
The title of the vulnerability is 'A vulnerability in the Pulse Secure Desktop Client (Linux) < 9.1R9 could allow local attackers to perform buffer overflow.'
What is the severity of CVE-2020-8249?
The severity of CVE-2020-8249 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-8249?
The Pulse Secure Desktop Client (Linux) versions < 9.1R9 are affected by CVE-2020-8249.
How can attackers exploit the vulnerability?
Attackers can exploit the vulnerability by performing a buffer overflow attack.
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