CVE-2020-25021
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.55%
Last modified
CVE-2020-25021 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Noise-Java through 2020-08-27. ChaChaPolyCipherState.encryptWithAd() allows out-of-bounds access.. EPSS estimates a 2.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Noise-Java through 2020-08-27. ChaChaPolyCipherState.encryptWithAd() allows out-of-bounds access.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Noise-Java Project | Noise-Java | <= 2020-08-27 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Sep/14Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/rweather/noise-java/commit/18e86b6f8bea7326934109aa9ffa705ebf4bde90Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/rweather/noise-java/pull/12Third Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/Sep/14Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/rweather/noise-java/commit/18e86b6f8bea7326934109aa9ffa705ebf4bde90Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/rweather/noise-java/pull/12Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-25021?
An issue was discovered in Noise-Java through 2020-08-27. ChaChaPolyCipherState.encryptWithAd() allows out-of-bounds access.
How severe is CVE-2020-25021?
CVE-2020-25021 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25021?
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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