# CVE-2020-36149: libmysofa1: Incorrect handling of input data in changeAttribute function in the libmysofa library 0.5 - 1.1 will lead to NULL poi...

CVE-2020-36149 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by libmysofa-utils 1.2~dfsg0-1, released February 8, 2021. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-36149
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Low)
- EPSS: 0.0118
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Feb 8, 2021

## Description

Incorrect handling of input data in changeAttribute function in the libmysofa library 0.5 - 1.1 will lead to NULL pointer dereference and segmentation fault error in case of restrictive memory protection or near NULL pointer overwrite in case of no memory restrictions (e.g. in embedded environments).

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libmysofa-utils Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 1.2~dfsg0-1 | [libmysofa-utils 1.2~dfsg0-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-libmysofa-utils-1.2-dfsg0-1.md) | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Linux | libmysofa1 Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 1.2~dfsg0-1 | [libmysofa1 1.2~dfsg0-1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-libmysofa1-1.2-dfsg0-1.md) | Feb 8, 2021 |

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