CVE-2020-22336 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack overflow in the MD5 function of the pdfcrack utility.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-22336?
CVE-2020-22336 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Jul 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in pdfcrack 0.17 thru 0.18, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a stack overflow in the MD5 function.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-22336?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Pdfcrack Project Pdfcrack.
How do I fix CVE-2020-22336?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2020-22336 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-22336 exists.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2020-22336, DLA-3517-1, GHSA-97fv-3j93-j8jm, UBUNTU-CVE-2020-22336.