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CVE-2020-29394

7.8 · HIGH

A buffer overflow in the dlt_filter_load function in dlt_common.c from dlt-daemon through 2.18.5 (GENIVI Diagnostic Log and Trace) allows arbitrary code execution because fscanf is misused (no limi…

Published Nov 30, 2020CWE-787EPSS 1.94%

Overview

CVE-2020-29394 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 30, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A buffer overflow in the dlt_filter_load function in dlt_common.c from dlt-daemon through 2.18.5 (GENIVI Diagnostic Log and Trace) allows arbitrary code execution because fscanf is misused (no limit on the number of characters to be read in the format argument).

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/GENIVI/dlt-daemon/issues/274GitHubgithub.com/GENIVI/dlt-daemon/pull/275GitHubgithub.com/GENIVI/dlt-daemon/pull/288Reflists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/12/msg00016.htmlGitHubgithub.com/GENIVI/dlt-daemon/issues/274GitHubgithub.com/GENIVI/dlt-daemon/pull/275GitHubgithub.com/GENIVI/dlt-daemon/pull/288Reflists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/12/msg00016.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-29394?

CVE-2020-29394 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 30, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2020-29394?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-29394?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2020-29394?

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