CVE-2020-27840 Detail
This vulnerability is currently awaiting analysis.
Description
A flaw was found in samba. Spaces used in a string around a domain name (DN), while supposed to be ignored, can cause invalid DN strings with spaces to instead write a zero-byte into out-of-bounds memory, resulting in a crash. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability.
Severity
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-125 | Out-of-bounds Read | Red Hat, Inc. |
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Quick Info
CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2020-27840
NVD Published Date:
05/12/2021
NVD Last Modified:
05/12/2021
Source:
Red Hat, Inc.