OSV-2020-1257 Stack-buffer-overflow in readstat_convert

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A stack-buffer-overflow in readstat_convert allows attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute code via crafted files.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
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Attackable
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Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is OSV-2020-1257?

OSV-2020-1257 is a memory corruption vulnerability in readstat, published on 22 Jul 2020.

Official description

OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=12579

Crash type: Stack-buffer-overflow WRITE 1
Crash state:
readstat_convert
dta_handle_row
dta_handle_rows

Which versions are affected by OSV-2020-1257?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including readstat.

PackageAffectedFixed in
readstat OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2020-1257?

No fix has been published for OSV-2020-1257 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 OSV-2020-1257 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2020-1257 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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