Stack Buffer Overflow in HCL Notes Client Versions 9 and 10
CVE-2020-14268

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 December 2020

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the MIME message handling component of the HCL Notes Client (versions 9 and 10) that could be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker. If successfully exploited, this vulnerability may lead to a stack buffer overflow, enabling an attacker to potentially crash the client or inject malicious code that executes with the same privileges as the client. It is crucial for users and organizations using affected versions to apply necessary patches and review security configurations to mitigate risks.

Affected Version(s)

HCL Notes v9, v10

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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