CVE-2020-11503 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A heap-based buffer overflow in the SMTP component allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on Sophos XG Firewalls.

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-2020-11503?

CVE-2020-11503 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Jun 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A heap-based buffer overflow in the awarrensmtp component of Sophos XG Firewall v17.5 MR11 and older potentially allows an attacker to run arbitrary code remotely.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-11503?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sophos Sfos.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11503?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-11503 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-2020-11503 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-11503 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m76g-2f52-hcj3.

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