#VU32887 Improper Neutralization of Null Byte or NUL Character in GateManager - CVE-2020-14500 

 

#VU32887 Improper Neutralization of Null Byte or NUL Character in GateManager - CVE-2020-14500

Published: July 29, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU32887
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14500
CWE-ID: CWE-158
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
GateManager
Software vendor:
Secomea

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to overwrite arbitrary data.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes NUL characters or null bytes when they are sent to a downstream component. A remote attacker can send a negative value and overwrite arbitrary data on the target system. 


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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