OSV-2020-187 UNKNOWN READ in arrow::ipc::MessageDecoder::MessageDecoderImpl::ConsumeDataBufferInt32

Not scored Published

An unknown read vulnerability in Apache Arrow's IPC message decoder can cause a crash, potentially leading to denial of service.

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-2020-187?

OSV-2020-187 is a memory corruption vulnerability in arrow, 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=21680

Crash type: UNKNOWN READ
Crash state:
arrow::ipc::MessageDecoder::MessageDecoderImpl::ConsumeDataBufferInt32
arrow::ipc::MessageDecoder::MessageDecoderImpl::ConsumeInitialBuffer
arrow::ipc::MessageDecoder::MessageDecoderImpl::ConsumeBuffer

Which versions are affected by OSV-2020-187?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
arrow OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2020-187?

No fix has been published for OSV-2020-187 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-2020-187 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2020-187 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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