CVE-2020-16103 Memory corruption in Command Centre

High 8.8 Published Updated

A type confusion vulnerability in Gallagher Command Centre Server allows remote attackers to crash the server or execute arbitrary code.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-16103?

CVE-2020-16103 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Gallagher Command Centre, published on 14 Dec 2020. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Type confusion in Gallagher Command Centre Server allows a remote attacker to crash the server or possibly cause remote code execution. This issue affects: Gallagher Command Centre 8.30 versions prior to 8.30.1236(MR1); 8.20 versions prior to 8.20.1166(MR3); 8.10 versions prior to 8.10.1211(MR5); version 8.00 and prior versions.

Weakness: CWE-843, CWE-704

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-16103?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gallagher Command Centre.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16103?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-16103 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-2020-16103 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-16103 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6v85-364q-mgv8.

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