#VU48771 Buffer overflow in HCL Notes - CVE-2020-4102

 

#VU48771 Buffer overflow in HCL Notes - CVE-2020-4102

Published: December 2, 2020 / Updated: December 3, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU48771
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-4102
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
HCL Notes
Software vendor:
HCL Technologies

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the DXL input parameter. A local administrator can send a specially crafted request, 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 updates from vendor's website.

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