SB2020062921 - Remote code execution in Sophos Firewall Bookmarks feature



SB2020062921 - Remote code execution in Sophos Firewall Bookmarks feature

Published: June 29, 2020 Updated: February 7, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2020062921
Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Critical 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-15069)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the HTTP/S bookmark functionality. A remote attacker can send specially crafted requests to the affected appliance, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.