CVE-2020-14096 Memory corruption in Xiaomi AI speaker

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A memory overflow in Xiaomi AI speakers allows attackers to execute arbitrary code during the firmware verification process in OTA updates.

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-2020-14096?

CVE-2020-14096 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Xiaomi AI speaker, published on 11 Sep 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Memory overflow in Xiaomi AI speaker Rom version <1.59.6 can happen when the speaker verifying a malicious firmware during OTA process.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-14096?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mi Xiaomi Ai Speaker Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14096?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-14096 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-2020-14096 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-14096 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-835c-5hqw-748h.

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