CVE-2020-26420
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 2.61%
Last modified
CVE-2020-26420 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Memory leak in RTPS protocol dissector in Wireshark 3.4.0 and 3.2.0 to 3.2.8 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file.. EPSS estimates a 2.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Memory leak in RTPS protocol dissector in Wireshark 3.4.0 and 3.2.0 to 3.2.8 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 3.2.0, <= 3.2.8 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 3.4.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 32 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 |
| Oracle | Zfs Storage Appliance Kit | 8.8 |
References
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2020/CVE-2020-26420.jsonThird Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/16994Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-12Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuApr2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2020-18.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/cves/-/blob/master/2020/CVE-2020-26420.jsonThird Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/wireshark/wireshark/-/issues/16994Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-12Third Party Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuApr2021.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2020-18.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-26420?
Memory leak in RTPS protocol dissector in Wireshark 3.4.0 and 3.2.0 to 3.2.8 allows denial of service via packet injection or crafted capture file.
How severe is CVE-2020-26420?
CVE-2020-26420 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-26420?
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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