CVE-2020-36620 : What You Need to Know

This CVE-2020-36620 article provides details about a vulnerability in Brondahl EnumStringValues up to version 4.0.0, impacting the function GetStringValuesWithPreferences_Uncache in EnumExtensions.cs.

Understanding CVE-2020-36620

This vulnerability has been classified as CWE-400 Resource Consumption.

What is CVE-2020-36620?

CVE-2020-36620 is a vulnerability found in Brondahl EnumStringValues up to version 4.0.0, leading to resource consumption due to manipulation in the GetStringValuesWithPreferences_Uncache function.

The Impact of CVE-2020-36620

The vulnerability affects the resource consumption of the affected function, potentially leading to performance issues and system instability.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-36620

This section provides technical details of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Brondahl EnumStringValues up to version 4.0.0 affects the GetStringValuesWithPreferences_Uncache function, causing resource consumption.

Affected Systems and Versions

Vendor: Brondahl
Product: EnumStringValues
Versions Affected: up to 4.0.0

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by manipulating unknown data in the GetStringValuesWithPreferences_Uncache function, leading to resource consumption.

Mitigation and Prevention

Learn how to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2020-36620 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade to version 4.0.1 to address the vulnerability.
Apply the patch c0fc7806beb24883cc2f9543ebc50c0820297307.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software components to the latest versions.
Conduct security assessments to identify and address vulnerabilities proactively.

Patching and Updates

Patch: c0fc7806beb24883cc2f9543ebc50c0820297307
Upgrade to version 4.0.1: Brondahl EnumStringValues 4.0.1