CVE-2020-12413
MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.59%
Last modified
CVE-2020-12413 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. The Raccoon attack is a timing attack on DHE ciphersuites inherit in the TLS specification. To mitigate this vulnerability, Firefox disabled support for DHE ciphersuites.. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Raccoon attack is a timing attack on DHE ciphersuites inherit in the TLS specification. To mitigate this vulnerability, Firefox disabled support for DHE ciphersuites.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla | Firefox | < 78.0 |
| Mozilla | Firefox Esr | < 68.10.0 |
References
- https://raccoon-attack.com/Technical Description
- https://raccoon-attack.com/Technical Description
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-12413?
The Raccoon attack is a timing attack on DHE ciphersuites inherit in the TLS specification. To mitigate this vulnerability, Firefox disabled support for DHE ciphersuites.
How severe is CVE-2020-12413?
CVE-2020-12413 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12413?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2020-12413?
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