OSV-2020-185 Heap-buffer-overflow in ndpi_search_kerberos

Not scored Published

A heap buffer overflow in the nDPI library's Kerberos protocol detection allows remote attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute 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 OSV-2020-185?

OSV-2020-185 is a memory corruption vulnerability in ndpi, published on 24 Jun 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=22419

Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow READ 1
Crash state:
ndpi_search_kerberos
check_ndpi_udp_flow_func
ndpi_check_flow_func

Which versions are affected by OSV-2020-185?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
ndpi OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2020-185?

No fix has been published for OSV-2020-185 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-2020-185 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2020-185 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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