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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-15471
CVE-2020-15471:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
In nDPI through version 3.2, a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability was discovered in the packet parsing code, specifically in the ndpi_parse_packet_line_info function within lib/ndpi_main.c. The vulnerability was disclosed on July 1, 2020 (CVE MITRE).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in the packet parsing functionality of nDPI, specifically in the ndpi_parse_packet_line_info function located in lib/ndpi_main.c. The issue involves a heap-based buffer over-read condition that could occur during packet analysis (GitHub Commit).
Impact
A heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability could potentially lead to information disclosure or program crashes, affecting the stability and security of systems using the affected nDPI versions (Debian Tracker).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been addressed through a patch that adds additional checks for heap buffer overflow reads. The fix was implemented in a commit to the nDPI repository, which modifies the packet parsing logic to prevent buffer over-read conditions (GitHub Commit).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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