CVE-2020-8941: Unchecked buffer overrun in enc_untrusted_inet_pton

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 encuntrustedinetpton using an attacker controlled klinuxaddrbuffer 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 past commit 8fed5e334131abaf9c5e17307642fbf6ce4a57ec

Affected Software

1 affected component
Google Asylo<=0.6.0

Remediation

Information

We recommend upgrading or past commit 8fed5e334131abaf9c5e17307642fbf6ce4a57ec

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-2020-8941?

CVE-2020-8941 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary memory reads.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-8941?

To mitigate CVE-2020-8941, upgrade Asylo to version 0.6.1 or later where the vulnerability is addressed.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2020-8941?

CVE-2020-8941 affects all users of Google Asylo versions up to 0.6.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-8941?

CVE-2020-8941 is an arbitrary memory read vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to memory.

5

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-8941?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-8941 by sending a crafted request with an unchecked parameter to enc_untrusted_inet_pton.

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