CVE-2020-15101

Nested directory structure can lead to Uncontrolled Resource Consumption in freewvs

Description

In freewvs before 0.1.1, a directory structure of more than 1000 nested directories can interrupt a freewvs scan due to Python's recursion limit and os.walk(). This can be problematic in a case where an administrator scans the dirs of potentially untrusted users. This has been patched in 0.1.1.

Categories

2.8
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.17%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: schokokeksorg freewvs
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/schokokeksorg/freewvs/security/advisories/GHSA-7pmh-vrww-25xx third party advisory
https://github.com/schokokeksorg/freewvs/commit/83a6b55c0435c69f447488b791555e6078803143 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15101?
CVE-2020-15101 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-15101?
To fix CVE-2020-15101, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-15101 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-15101 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-15101?
CVE-2020-15101 affects schokokeksorg freewvs.
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