CVE-2020-13988
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.91%
Last modified
CVE-2020-13988 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Contiki through 3.0. An Integer Overflow exists in the uIP TCP/IP Stack component when parsing TCP MSS options of IPv4 network packets in uip_process in net/ipv4/uip.c.. EPSS estimates a 3.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Contiki through 3.0. An Integer Overflow exists in the uIP TCP/IP Stack component when parsing TCP MSS options of IPv4 network packets in uip_process in net/ipv4/uip.c.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Contiki-Ng | Contiki-Ng | <= 3.0 |
References
- https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-343-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/815128Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-343-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/815128Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-13988?
An issue was discovered in Contiki through 3.0. An Integer Overflow exists in the uIP TCP/IP Stack component when parsing TCP MSS options of IPv4 network packets in uip_process in net/ipv4/uip.c.
How severe is CVE-2020-13988?
CVE-2020-13988 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-13988?
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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