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CVE-2020-27338

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.80%

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CVE-2020-27338 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Treck IPv6 before 6.0.1.68. Improper Input Validation in the DHCPv6 client component allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to cause an Out of Bounds Read, and possibly a Denial of Service via adjacent network access.. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Treck IPv6 before 6.0.1.68. Improper Input Validation in the DHCPv6 client component allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to cause an Out of Bounds Read, and possibly a Denial of Service via adjacent network access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.80%

51.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
TreckIpv6< 6.0.1.68

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-27338?
An issue was discovered in Treck IPv6 before 6.0.1.68. Improper Input Validation in the DHCPv6 client component allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to cause an Out of Bounds Read, and possibly a Denial of Service via adjacent network access.
How severe is CVE-2020-27338?
CVE-2020-27338 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27338?
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