Use After Free Affecting curl package, versions *


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on Ubuntu security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
3.72% (89th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-UBUNTU1204-CURL-607895
  • published19 Aug 2020
  • disclosed14 Dec 2020

Introduced: 19 Aug 2020

CVE-2020-8231  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-416  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

There is no fixed version for Ubuntu:12.04 curl.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream curl package and not the curl package as distributed by Ubuntu. See How to fix? for Ubuntu:12.04 relevant fixed versions and status.

Due to use of a dangling pointer, libcurl 7.29.0 through 7.71.1 can use the wrong connection when sending data.

CVSS Base Scores

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