Learn about CVE-2020-6629, a vulnerability in Ming (libming) 0.4.8 that allows a NULL pointer dereference in decompileGETURL2() function. Find out the impact, affected systems, and mitigation steps.
Ming (aka libming) 0.4.8 has a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in the function decompileGETURL2() in decompile.c.
Understanding CVE-2020-6629
This CVE entry describes a specific vulnerability in the Ming library.
What is CVE-2020-6629?
The vulnerability in Ming (libming) 0.4.8 allows for a NULL pointer dereference in the decompileGETURL2() function in decompile.c.
The Impact of CVE-2020-6629
This vulnerability could potentially lead to a denial of service (DoS) condition or arbitrary code execution.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-6629
This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability involves a NULL pointer dereference in the decompileGETURL2() function within the decompile.c file of Ming (libming) 0.4.8.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to trigger a NULL pointer dereference, potentially leading to a crash or execution of arbitrary code.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2020-6629 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates