CVE-2020-15358: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-rq2p-jfw7-2cj3
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CVSS 5.5
CWE-787
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2020-15358 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.5) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2020-15358 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2020-15358
GHSA Identifier GHSA-rq2p-jfw7-2cj3
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.5
CWE Classification CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality None (C:N)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2020-15358

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2020-15358, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write, where the product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

In SQLite before 3.32.3, select.c mishandles query-flattener optimization, leading to a multiSelectOrderBy heap overflow because of misuse of transitive properties for constant propagation.

References

NVD — CVE-2020-15358 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-15358
www.sqlite.org/src/tktview WEB
https://www.sqlite.org/src/tktview?name=8f157e8010
www.sqlite.org/src/timeline WEB
https://www.sqlite.org/src/timeline?p=version-3.32.3&bt=version-3.32.2
www.sqlite.org/src/info/10fa79d00f... WEB
https://www.sqlite.org/src/info/10fa79d00f8091e5
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuoct2020.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2021.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuApr2021.html
usn.ubuntu.com/4438-1 WEB
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4438-1
support.apple.com/kb/ht212147 WEB
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212147
support.apple.com/kb/ht211931 WEB
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211931
support.apple.com/kb/ht211850 WEB
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211850
support.apple.com/kb/ht211847 WEB
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211847
support.apple.com/kb/ht211844 WEB
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211844
support.apple.com/kb/ht211843 WEB
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT211843
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200709-0001
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-26
cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa... WEB
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-389290.pdf
cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ss... WEB
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-398330.html
cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ss... WEB
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-389290.html
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020... WEB
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Dec/32
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020... WEB
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Nov/19
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020... WEB
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Nov/20
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020... WEB
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Nov/22
seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021... WEB
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Feb/14

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-15358?
CVE-2020-15358 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2020-15358?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-15358?
CVE-2020-15358 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2020-15358?
CVE-2020-15358 is classified under CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write (The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2020-15358?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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