Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Nginx NJS
CVE-2020-19695

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Nginx

Status
Njs
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 April 2023

What is CVE-2020-19695?

A buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in Nginx NJS, which could enable a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. This flaw is triggered through improper handling of the njs_object_property parameter within the njs_vm.c function, potentially allowing unauthorized access and manipulation of the system. It is critical for users of Nginx NJS to be aware of this vulnerability and ensure they update to the latest version to safeguard against potential exploits.

References

https://github.com/nginx/njs/issues/188

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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