CVE-2020-29657

In JerryScript 2.3.0, there is an out-of-bounds read in main_print_unhandled_exception in the main-utils.c file

published December 9, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
68.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unexpected out-of-bounds read in JerryScript 2.3.0 could leave your app vulnerable — think of it as a reader mistaking a page number and diving into the wrong chapter! 📖 This is like a librarian accidentally letting someone check out a book from the wrong shelf, exposing them to sensitive information that's not meant for their eyes. Just a slight oversight can lead to some serious mishaps! While there's no immediate threat detected, this vulnerability could potentially allow an attacker to read sensitive data that they shouldn’t have access to, causing a major case of miscommunication in your application's narrative. Yikes!

Put simply

This is like a librarian accidentally letting someone check out a book from the wrong shelf, exposing them to sensitive information that's not meant for their eyes. Just a slight oversight can lead to some serious mishaps! The vulnerability occurs due to an out-of-bounds read in the main_print_unhandled_exception function within the main-utils.c file of JerryScript 2.3.0, which may result in unintended memory access and disclosure of sensitive information.

What to do

While there's no immediate threat detected, this vulnerability could potentially allow an attacker to read sensitive data that they shouldn’t have access to, causing a major case of miscommunication in your application's narrative. Yikes! Make sure to upgrade to a more recent version of JerryScript that addresses this issue. Regularly review your error handling processes to ensure they’re secure, and consider implementing additional memory checks to mitigate any possible exploits. 🛡️ You've got this! Take these steps, and you’ll keep your app safe and sound. 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01229 · 68.7th percentile
Published
2020-12-09T08:06Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 DEC 08:06Z
    In JerryScript 2.3.0, there is an out-of-bounds read in main_print_unhandled_exception in the main-utils.c file
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