CVE-2020-16101

Name: CVE-2020-16101
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-15T14:15:14.097+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-16101 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. It is possible for an unauthenticated remote DCOM websocket connection to crash the Command Centre service due to an out-of-bounds buffer access. Affected versions are v8.20 prior to v8.20.1166(MR3), v8.10 prior to v8.10.1211(MR5), v8.00 prior to v8.00.1228(MR6), all versions of 7.90 and earlier.. EPSS estimates a 1.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

It is possible for an unauthenticated remote DCOM websocket connection to crash the Command Centre service due to an out-of-bounds buffer access. Affected versions are v8.20 prior to v8.20.1166(MR3), v8.10 prior to v8.10.1211(MR5), v8.00 prior to v8.00.1228(MR6), all versions of 7.90 and earlier.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.04%

59.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gallagher	Command Centre	>= 8.00, < 8.00.1228
Gallagher	Command Centre	>= 8.10, < 8.10.1211
Gallagher	Command Centre	>= 8.20, < 8.20.1166
Gallagher	Command Centre	8.00.1228
Gallagher	Command Centre	8.10.1211
Gallagher	Command Centre	8.20.1166

References

https://security.gallagher.com/Security-Advisories/CVE-2020-16101Vendor Advisory
https://security.gallagher.com/Security-Advisories/CVE-2020-16101Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 15, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-16101?

How severe is CVE-2020-16101?

CVE-2020-16101 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16101?

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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Source: NVD / NIST