Vulnerability identifier: #VU49926

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-24344

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
JerryScript
Web applications / JS libraries

Vendor: JerryScript

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a "(function({a=arguments}){const arguments})" buffer over-read. A remote attacker can perform a denial of service attack or read memory contents on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

JerryScript: 2.3.0

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External links
http://github.com/jerryscript-project/jerryscript/issues/3976

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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.