CVE-2020-22597

An issue in Jerrscript- project Jerryscrip v

published July 3, 2023

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
70.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A single parameter is all it takes to execute arbitrary code! With Jerryscript 2.3.0, attackers can play a sneaky game of code whack-a-mole via the `ecma_builtin_array_prototype_object_slice` method. 🔥 Think of it like a chef accidentally leaving their recipe book open in the kitchen. An attacker can just flip through the pages and found the secret ingredient to cook up some mischief! If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on the server, leading to unauthorized access or manipulation of sensitive data. This isn’t a full-blown disaster, but it’s still a party crasher that no one invited!

Put simply

Think of it like a chef accidentally leaving their recipe book open in the kitchen. An attacker can just flip through the pages and found the secret ingredient to cook up some mischief! This vulnerability arises from improper handling of user input within the `ecma_builtin_array_prototype_object_slice` function, allowing remote execution of arbitrary code when the crafted parameter is supplied.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on the server, leading to unauthorized access or manipulation of sensitive data. This isn’t a full-blown disaster, but it’s still a party crasher that no one invited! To safeguard your project, update Jerryscript to the latest version. Additionally, ensure that input validation is robust to prevent unexpected code execution. Regularly audit your code for similar vulnerabilities as a best practice! You've got this! With a simple update and a little vigilance, you can keep your code safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01314 · 70.5th percentile
Published
2023-07-03T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 JUL 00:00Z
    An issue in Jerrscript- project Jerryscrip v
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