CVE-2020-12651
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 6.60%
Last modified
CVE-2020-12651 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. SecureCRT before 8.7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an Integer Overflow and a Buffer Overflow because a banner can trigger a line number to CSI functions that exceeds INT_MAX.. EPSS estimates a 6.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
SecureCRT before 8.7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an Integer Overflow and a Buffer Overflow because a banner can trigger a line number to CSI functions that exceeds INT_MAX.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vandyke | Securecrt | < 8.7.2 |
| Vandyke | Securecrt | < 2.4 |
References
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=2033Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://twitter.com/taviso/status/1261079774190919680Third Party Advisory
- https://www.vandyke.com/products/securecrt/history.txtRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.vandyke.com/support/advisory/index.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=2033Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://twitter.com/taviso/status/1261079774190919680Third Party Advisory
- https://www.vandyke.com/products/securecrt/history.txtRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.vandyke.com/support/advisory/index.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-12651?
SecureCRT before 8.7.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an Integer Overflow and a Buffer Overflow because a banner can trigger a line number to CSI functions that exceeds INT_MAX.
How severe is CVE-2020-12651?
CVE-2020-12651 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12651?
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.
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