CVE-2020-8252

CVE Details

Release Date:

2020-09-18

Description

The implementation of realpath in libuv < 10.22.1, < 12.18.4, and < 14.9.0 used within Node.js incorrectly determined the buffer size which can result in a buffer overflow if the resolved path is longer than 256 bytes.

See more information about CVE-2020-8252 from MITRE CVE dictionary and NIST NVD

CVSS v3.0 metrics

NOTE: The following CVSS v3.0 metrics and score provided are preliminary and subject to review.

Base Score:	7.8	Base Metrics:	AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Access Vector:	Local network	Attack Complexity:	Low
Privileges Required:	Low	User Interaction:	None
Scope:	Unchanged	Confidentiality Impact:	High
Integrity Impact:	High	Availability Impact:	High

Errata information

Platform	Errata	Release Date
Oracle Linux version 8 (nodejs)	ELSA-2020-4272	2020-10-20
Oracle Linux version 8 (nodejs)	ELSA-2021-0548	2021-02-20
Oracle Linux version 8 (nodejs-nodemon)	ELSA-2020-4272	2020-10-20
Oracle Linux version 8 (nodejs-nodemon)	ELSA-2021-0548	2021-02-20
Oracle Linux version 8 (nodejs-packaging)	ELSA-2020-4272	2020-10-20
Oracle Linux version 8 (nodejs-packaging)	ELSA-2021-0548	2021-02-20

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