CVE-2020-8940: Unchecked buffer overrun in enc_untrusted_recvmsg

Published Dec 15, 2020
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Updated

An arbitrary memory read vulnerability in Asylo versions up to 0.6.0 allows an untrusted attacker to make a call to encuntrustedrecvmsg using an attacker controlled result parameter. The parameter size is unchecked allowing the attacker to read memory locations outside of the intended buffer size including memory addresses within the secure enclave. We recommend upgrading or past commit fa6485c5d16a7355eab047d4a44345a73bc9131e

Affected Software

1 affected component
Google Asylo<=0.6.0

Remediation

Information

We recommend upgrading or past commit fa6485c5d16a7355eab047d4a44345a73bc9131e

Event History

Dec 15, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:55 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8940?

CVE-2020-8940 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-8940?

To fix CVE-2020-8940, upgrade Google Asylo to version 0.6.1 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2020-8940?

CVE-2020-8940 affects all versions of Google Asylo up to 0.6.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-8940?

CVE-2020-8940 is an arbitrary memory read vulnerability.

5

What components are involved in CVE-2020-8940?

CVE-2020-8940 involves the enc_untrusted_recvmsg function in Google Asylo.

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