CVE-2020-24369 Null dereference in n/a
A NULL pointer dereference in Lua's debug module allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a stripped function.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-24369?
CVE-2020-24369 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Aug 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
ldebug.c in Lua 5.4.0 attempts to access debug information via the line hook of a stripped function, leading to a NULL pointer dereference.
Weakness: CWE-476
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-24369?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including lua. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
lua Bitnami | From 5.4.0 | 5.4.1 |
Products include Lua Lua.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24369?
Upgrade lua to 5.4.1 or later.
Is CVE-2020-24369 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-24369 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as BIT-lua-2020-24369, DEBIAN-CVE-2020-24369, GHSA-8g95-2365-4r5r.