CVE-2020-23679 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the password field of the Linux Network Project allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
- 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-2020-23679?
CVE-2020-23679 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 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 Renleilei1992 Linux_Network_Project 1.0, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, via the password field.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-23679?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linux Network Project Linux Network Project.
How do I fix CVE-2020-23679?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-23679 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-2020-23679 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-23679 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-64mp-rpfr-mvgq.