CVE-2020-22875

Integer overflow vulnerability in function Jsi_ObjSetLength in jsish before 3.0.6, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code

published July 13, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
88.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An integer overflow in Jsi can lead to some serious trouble! Imagine if your calculator decided to make a wild guess instead of showing the right answer — that's what this bug does! Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant menu that runs out of space for new dishes. If someone orders too many items, it can cause the kitchen to prepare wrong orders, or worse, serve up something entirely unexpected! With this integer overflow, a remote attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code on your system. This means they might take control of your environment, access sensitive data, or even disrupt services, leading to chaos where you least expect it!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant menu that runs out of space for new dishes. If someone orders too many items, it can cause the kitchen to prepare wrong orders, or worse, serve up something entirely unexpected! This vulnerability occurs in the function Jsi_ObjSetLength in jsish prior to version 3.0.6, allowing attackers to exploit it by manipulating integer values, causing unexpected behavior in the application.

What to do

With this integer overflow, a remote attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code on your system. This means they might take control of your environment, access sensitive data, or even disrupt services, leading to chaos where you least expect it! Upgrade jsish to version 3.0.6 or later to resolve this vulnerability. It's also a good idea to conduct a security audit of your application to identify any potential weaknesses caused by integer handling. You've got this! By patching up and staying vigilant, you're not just protecting your code but also becoming a security hero! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03257 · 88.3th percentile
Published
2021-07-13T14:43Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 JUL 14:43Z
    Integer overflow vulnerability in function Jsi_ObjSetLength in jsish before 3.0.6, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code
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