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CVE-2020-23257: Buffer Overflow vulnerability found in Espruino 2v05.41 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service via...

Buffer Overflow vulnerability found in Espruino 2v05.41 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service via the function jsvGarbageCollectMarkUsed in file src/jsvar.c.

HighCVSS 7.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2020-23257 is a buffer overflow in Espruino 2v05.41 that can crash or disrupt affected systems. The reported impact is denial of service, not data theft or code execution. Business urgency depends on whether Espruino-based devices or services are reachable by untrusted users or networks. Exposure is most likely where Espruino 2v05.41 is deployed on embedded or JavaScript-enabled devices reachable over a network. The CVE affected-product metadata is incomplete, so teams must verify exposure through asset and firmware inventory. Treat this as a high-priority availability risk for exposed Espruino deployments, especially embedded devices supporting operational workflows. Prioritize inventory and isolation first because source metadata does not provide complete affected-product or remediation details. Mitigation focus: Check Espruino vendor guidance and issue 1820 for fixed versions or workarounds.; Upgrade affected Espruino builds when an official fixed release is identified.; Restrict network access to Espruino consoles, APIs, or device management interfaces..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.5CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H3.93.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.5High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2020-23257Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone
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CWE details

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CWE-120 · source CWE mapping

Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')

Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.