CVE-2020-28864 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 23 Nov 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

A buffer overflow in WinSCP allows a malicious FTP server to cause denial of service or potentially execute code via a long file name.

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-2020-28864?

CVE-2020-28864 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Nov 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in WinSCP 5.17.8 allows a malicious FTP server to cause a denial of service or possibly have other unspecified impact via a long file name.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-28864?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Winscp Winscp.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28864?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-28864 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-2020-28864 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-28864 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vrx9-j28q-wm7x.