CVE-2020-8944: Unchecked buffer overrun in ecall_restore

Published Dec 15, 2020
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Updated

An arbitrary memory write vulnerability in Asylo versions up to 0.6.0 allows an untrusted attacker to make a call to ecallrestore using the attribute output which fails to check the range of a pointer. An attacker can use this pointer to write to arbitrary memory addresses including those within the secure enclave We recommend upgrading past commit 382da2b8b09cbf928668a2445efb778f76bd9c8a

Affected Software

1 affected component
Google Asylo<=0.6.0

Remediation

Information

We recommend upgrading past commit 382da2b8b09cbf928668a2445efb778f76bd9c8a

Event History

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

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8944?

CVE-2020-8944 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary memory writes by an untrusted attacker.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-8944?

To fix CVE-2020-8944, upgrade to Asylo version 0.6.1 or later, which resolves the arbitrary memory write issue.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2020-8944?

CVE-2020-8944 affects Google Asylo versions up to 0.6.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-8944?

CVE-2020-8944 is an arbitrary memory write vulnerability that can be exploited by an attacker.

5

What impact does CVE-2020-8944 have on security?

The impact of CVE-2020-8944 could allow an attacker to write to arbitrary memory addresses, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data corruption.

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