CVE-2020-26164
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.54%
Last modified
CVE-2020-26164 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In kdeconnect-kde (aka KDE Connect) before 20.08.2, an attacker on the local network could send crafted packets that trigger use of large amounts of CPU, memory, or network connection slots, aka a Denial of Service attack.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In kdeconnect-kde (aka KDE Connect) before 20.08.2, an attacker on the local network could send crafted packets that trigger use of large amounts of CPU, memory, or network connection slots, aka a Denial of Service attack.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kde | Kdeconnect | < 20.08.2 | — |
| Opensuse | Backports Sle | 15.0 | Sp1 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 | — |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.2 | — |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00016.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00018.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/10/13/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/10/13/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/10/14/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1176268Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/KDE/kdeconnect-kde/commit/024e5f23db8d8ad3449714b906b46094baaffb89Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/KDE/kdeconnect-kde/commit/4fbd01a3d44a0bcca888c49a77ec7cfd10e113d7Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/KDE/kdeconnect-kde/commit/542d94a70c56aa386c8d4d793481ce181b0422e8Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/KDE/kdeconnect-kde/commit/613899be24b6e2a6b3e5cc719efce8ae8a122991Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/KDE/kdeconnect-kde/commit/8112729eb0f13e6947984416118531078e65580dPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/KDE/kdeconnect-kde/commit/ce0f00fc2d3eccb51d0af4eba61a4f60de086a59Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/KDE/kdeconnect-kde/releasesRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://kde.org/info/security/advisory-20201002-1.txtThird Party Advisory, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00014.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-16Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00016.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00018.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/10/13/4Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/10/13/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/10/14/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1176268Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/KDE/kdeconnect-kde/commit/024e5f23db8d8ad3449714b906b46094baaffb89Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/KDE/kdeconnect-kde/commit/4fbd01a3d44a0bcca888c49a77ec7cfd10e113d7Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/KDE/kdeconnect-kde/commit/542d94a70c56aa386c8d4d793481ce181b0422e8Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/KDE/kdeconnect-kde/commit/613899be24b6e2a6b3e5cc719efce8ae8a122991Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/KDE/kdeconnect-kde/commit/8112729eb0f13e6947984416118531078e65580dPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/KDE/kdeconnect-kde/commit/ce0f00fc2d3eccb51d0af4eba61a4f60de086a59Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/KDE/kdeconnect-kde/releasesRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://kde.org/info/security/advisory-20201002-1.txtThird Party Advisory, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00014.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-16Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-26164?
In kdeconnect-kde (aka KDE Connect) before 20.08.2, an attacker on the local network could send crafted packets that trigger use of large amounts of CPU, memory, or network connection slots, aka a Denial of Service attack.
How severe is CVE-2020-26164?
CVE-2020-26164 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-26164?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2020-26164?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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