CVE-2020-27738

Name: CVE-2020-27738
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-04-22T21:15:09.313+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.4/10EPSS 3.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-27738 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.4/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been identified in APOGEE PXC Compact (BACnet) (All versions < V3.5.5), APOGEE PXC Compact (P2 Ethernet) (All versions < V2.8.20), APOGEE PXC Modular (BACnet) (All versions < V3.5.5), APOGEE PXC Modular (P2 Ethernet) (All versions < V2.8.20), Nucleus NET (All versions), Nucleus ReadyStart V3 (All versions < V2017.02.3), Nucleus ReadyStart V4 (All versions < V4.1.0), Nucleus Source Code (Versions including affected DNS modules), SIMOTICS CONNECT 400 (All versions < V0.5.0.0), TALON TC Compact (BACnet) (All versions < V3.5.5), TALON TC Modular (BACnet) (All versions < V3.5.5). The DNS domain name record decompression functionality does not properly validate the pointer offset values. EPSS estimates a 3.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in APOGEE PXC Compact (BACnet) (All versions < V3.5.5), APOGEE PXC Compact (P2 Ethernet) (All versions < V2.8.20), APOGEE PXC Modular (BACnet) (All versions < V3.5.5), APOGEE PXC Modular (P2 Ethernet) (All versions < V2.8.20), Nucleus NET (All versions), Nucleus ReadyStart V3 (All versions < V2017.02.3), Nucleus ReadyStart V4 (All versions < V4.1.0), Nucleus Source Code (Versions including affected DNS modules), SIMOTICS CONNECT 400 (All versions < V0.5.0.0), TALON TC Compact (BACnet) (All versions < V3.5.5), TALON TC Modular (BACnet) (All versions < V3.5.5). The DNS domain name record decompression functionality does not properly validate the pointer offset values. The parsing of malformed responses could result in a read access past the end of an allocated structure. An attacker with a privileged position in the network could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial-of-service condition.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.66%

88.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Simotics Connect 400 Firmware	< 0.5.0.0
Siemens	Nucleus Net	All versions
Siemens	Nucleus Readystart V3	< 2017.02.3
Siemens	Nucleus Readystart V4	< 4.1.0
Siemens	Nucleus Source Code	All versions

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-180579.pdf
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-669158.pdfPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-705111.pdfPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-180579.pdf
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-669158.pdfPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-705111.pdfPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 22, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-27738?

How severe is CVE-2020-27738?

CVE-2020-27738 has a CVSS score of 7.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27738?

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