CVE-2020-1829

Name: CVE-2020-1829
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-17T21:15:12.85+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-1829 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Huawei NIP6800 versions V500R001C30 and V500R001C60SPC500; and Secospace USG6600 and USG9500 versions V500R001C30SPC200, V500R001C30SPC600, and V500R001C60SPC500 have a vulnerability that the IPSec module handles a message improperly. Attackers can send specific message to cause double free memory. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Huawei NIP6800 versions V500R001C30 and V500R001C60SPC500; and Secospace USG6600 and USG9500 versions V500R001C30SPC200, V500R001C30SPC600, and V500R001C60SPC500 have a vulnerability that the IPSec module handles a message improperly. Attackers can send specific message to cause double free memory. This may compromise normal service.

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

0.74%

50.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-415

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Huawei	Nip6800 Firmware	v500r001c30
Huawei	Nip6800 Firmware	v500r001c60spc500
Huawei	Secospace Usg6600 Firmware	v500r001c30spc200
Huawei	Secospace Usg6600 Firmware	v500r001c30spc600
Huawei	Secospace Usg6600 Firmware	v500r001c60spc500
Huawei	Usg9500 Firmware	v500r001c30spc200
Huawei	Usg9500 Firmware	v500r001c30spc600
Huawei	Usg9500 Firmware	v500r001c60spc500

References

http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200212-03-ipsec-enVendor Advisory
http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/huawei-sa-20200212-03-ipsec-enVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 17, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-1829?

How severe is CVE-2020-1829?

CVE-2020-1829 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1829?

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