CVE-2020-13614
MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 1.93%
Last modified
CVE-2020-13614 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in ssl.c in Axel before 2.17.8. The TLS implementation lacks hostname verification.. EPSS estimates a 1.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in ssl.c in Axel before 2.17.8. The TLS implementation lacks hostname verification.
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 | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axel Project | Axel | < 2.17.8 | — |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 | — |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 | — |
| Opensuse | Backports Sle | 15.0 | Sp1 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 | — |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-06/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-06/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/axel-download-accelerator/axel/issues/262Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/axel-download-accelerator/axel/releases/tag/v2.17.8Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-06/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-06/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/axel-download-accelerator/axel/issues/262Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/axel-download-accelerator/axel/releases/tag/v2.17.8Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-13614?
An issue was discovered in ssl.c in Axel before 2.17.8. The TLS implementation lacks hostname verification.
How severe is CVE-2020-13614?
CVE-2020-13614 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13614?
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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