CVE-2020-14509 Memory corruption in CodeMeter

Critical 9.8 Published 16 Sep 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers can exploit memory corruption in CodeMeter packet parsing 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-2020-14509?

CVE-2020-14509 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in CodeMeter, published on 16 Sep 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple memory corruption vulnerabilities exist in CodeMeter (All versions prior to 7.10) where the packet parser mechanism does not verify length fields. An attacker could send specially crafted packets to exploit these vulnerabilities.

Weakness: CWE-805

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-14509?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Wibu Codemeter.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14509?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-14509 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-2020-14509 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-14509 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w97r-xg4x-xx2r.