CVE-2020-29659 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges via a buffer overflow in the web server's sid parameter.
- 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-2020-29659?
CVE-2020-29659 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Dec 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A buffer overflow in the web server of Flexense DupScout Enterprise 10.0.18 allows a remote anonymous attacker to execute code as SYSTEM by overflowing the sid parameter via a GET /settings&sid= attack.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-29659?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Flexense Dupscout.
How do I fix CVE-2020-29659?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-29659 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-2020-29659 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-29659 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-88h9-g339-rxgm.