CVE-2020-21572 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the gilcc compiler allows attackers to cause a 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-2020-21572?
CVE-2020-21572 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Nov 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow vulnerability in function src_parser_trans_stage_1_2_3 trgil gilcc before commit 803969389ca9c06237075a7f8eeb1a19e6651759, allows attackers to cause a denial of service.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-21572?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gilcc Project Gilcc.
How do I fix CVE-2020-21572?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-21572 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-2020-21572 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-21572 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h3pc-8hr5-v7p4.