Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft .NET Framework - CVE-2020-16937

 

Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft .NET Framework - CVE-2020-16937

Published: October 13, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU47534
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16937
CWE-ID: CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition within the .NET Framework. A local user can use a specially crafted application to trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.


Affected software

Microsoft .NET Framework
Solutions Enabler Virtual Appliance
Solutions Enabler
Unisphere for PowerMax Virtual Appliance
Unisphere for PowerMax

How to mitigate CVE-2020-16937

Install update from vendor's website.

Solutions Enabler Virtual Appliance - addressed in versions 9.1.0.12, 9.2.0.1
Solutions Enabler - addressed in versions 9.1.0.12, 9.2.0.1
Unisphere for PowerMax Virtual Appliance - addressed in versions 9.1.0.24, 9.2.0.6
Unisphere for PowerMax - addressed in versions 9.1.0.24, 9.2.0.6

External References

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