CVE-2020-12830 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 27 Oct 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Stack buffer overflows in Western Digital My Cloud devices allow attackers to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges.

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-2020-12830?

CVE-2020-12830 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Oct 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Addressed multiple stack buffer overflow vulnerabilities that could allow an attacker to carry out escalation of privileges through unauthorized remote code execution in Western Digital My Cloud devices before 5.04.114.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-12830?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Westerndigital My Cloud Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2020-12830?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-12830 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-2020-12830 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-12830 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hmww-h9vv-9rgj.