7.8
CWE
119 787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-8935: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Dec 15 2020(Updated: )

An arbitrary memory overwrite vulnerability in Asylo versions up to 0.6.0 allow an attacker to make an Ecall_restore function call to reallocate untrusted code and overwrite sections of the Enclave memory address. We recommend updating your library.

Credit: cve-coordination@google.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Google Products<=0.6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-8935?

    CVE-2020-8935 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary memory overwrite.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-8935?

    The recommended fix for CVE-2020-8935 is to update the Asylo library to version 0.6.1 or later.

  • Which versions of Asylo are affected by CVE-2020-8935?

    CVE-2020-8935 affects all Asylo versions up to and including 0.6.0.

  • What impact does CVE-2020-8935 have on system security?

    CVE-2020-8935 allows attackers to overwrite critical sections of Enclave memory, leading to potential exploitation of untrusted code.

  • Is CVE-2020-8935 related to any other vulnerabilities?

    While CVE-2020-8935 specifically addresses an arbitrary memory overwrite, its exploitation could be linked to broader system vulnerabilities that allow code execution.

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