CVE-2019-20791 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in OpenThread allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2019-20791?
CVE-2019-20791 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Apr 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
OpenThread before 2019-12-13 has a stack-based buffer overflow in MeshCoP::Commissioner::GeneratePskc.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-20791?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Openthread.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20791?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-20791 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2019-20791 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-20791 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qqjh-hw9j-392p.