mruby 2.1.0 hash-ext.c hash_slice use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in mruby 2.1.0. This affects the function hash_slice of the file mrbgems/mruby-hash-ext/src/hash-ext.c. Such manipulation leads to use after free. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2020-6840. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in mruby 2.1.0 (Programming Language Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function hash_slice of the file mrbgems/mruby-hash-ext/src/hash-ext.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In mruby 2.1.0, there is a use-after-free in hash_slice in mrbgems/mruby-hash-ext/src/hash-ext.c.

The weakness was presented 01/11/2020. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2020-6840 since 01/11/2020. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

See VDB-148567 and VDB-148566 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 4927
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2020-6840 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-6840
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-148568
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/11/2020 09:28
Updated: 03/20/2024 17:49
Changes: 01/11/2020 09:28 (36), 01/11/2020 09:33 (18), 03/20/2024 17:49 (18)
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