CVE-2020-9453: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Feb 5, 2021
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Updated

In Epson iProjection v2.30, the driver file EMPMPAU.sys allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or possibly have unspecified other impact because of not validating input values from IOCtl 0x9C402406 and IOCtl 0x9C40240A. (0x9C402402 has only a NULL pointer dereference.) This affects \Device\EMPMPAUIO and \DosDevices\EMPMPAU.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Epson iProjection<=2.30

Event History

Feb 5, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:07 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-9453?

CVE-2020-9453 is a vulnerability in Epson iProjection v2.30 that allows local users to cause a denial of service (BSOD) or possibly have unspecified other impact.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-9453?

CVE-2020-9453 has a severity level of medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.

3

How does CVE-2020-9453 affect Epson iProjection?

CVE-2020-9453 affects Epson iProjection v2.30 by allowing local users to cause a denial of service or have other unspecified impact.

4

Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-9453?

At the moment, there is no known fix for CVE-2020-9453. It is recommended to follow the vendor's security advisories and updates for any patches or mitigation measures.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2020-9453?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2020-9453 on the official Epson website, their support page, and the GitHub repository containing kernel exploits.

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