CVE-2020-28723

Name: CVE-2020-28723
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-11-16T17:15:13.173+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-28723 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Memory leak in IPv6Param::setAddress in CloudAvid PParam 1.3.1.. EPSS estimates a 1.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Memory leak in IPv6Param::setAddress in CloudAvid PParam 1.3.1.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.58%

72.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-401

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cloudavid	Pparam	1.3.1

References

https://github.com/CloudAvid/PParam/issues/9Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/raminfp/fuzz-libpparamExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/CloudAvid/PParam/issues/9Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/raminfp/fuzz-libpparamExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 16, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-28723?

Memory leak in IPv6Param::setAddress in CloudAvid PParam 1.3.1.

How severe is CVE-2020-28723?

CVE-2020-28723 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-28723?

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-2020-28723?

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Source: NVD / NIST