Double Free in Wind River VxWorks



Published: 2020-04-28
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-10647
CWE-ID CWE-415
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Vendor Wind River Systems, Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Double Free

EUVDB-ID: #VU27381

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-10647

CWE-ID: CWE-415 - Double Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the VxWorks tftp client library. A remote attacker can trigger double free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VxWorks: 6.9 - 7 SR0630

External links

http://support2.windriver.com/index.php?page=cve&on=view&id=CVE-2020-10647


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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