Memory Leak Vulnerability in Nextcloud Desktop Client by Nextcloud
CVE-2020-8229

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Nextcloud
Status
Desktop Client
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 August 2020

What is CVE-2020-8229?

A memory leak has been identified in the OCUtil.dll library utilized by the Nextcloud Desktop Client version 2.6.4. This flaw allows an attacker to execute a denial of service (DoS) attack, potentially affecting the stability and availability of the host system. Continuous exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to resource depletion and system crashes, emphasizing the need for urgent remediation.

Affected Version(s)

Desktop Client Fixed in 2.6.5

References

https://hackerone.com/reports/588562
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https://nextcloud.com/security/advisory/?id=NC-SA-2020-034
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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