CVE-2020-28951
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.74%
Last modified
CVE-2020-28951 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. libuci in OpenWrt before 18.06.9 and 19.x before 19.07.5 may encounter a use after free when using malicious package names. This is related to uci_parse_package in file.c and uci_strdup in util.c.. EPSS estimates a 1.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
libuci in OpenWrt before 18.06.9 and 19.x before 19.07.5 may encounter a use after free when using malicious package names. This is related to uci_parse_package in file.c and uci_strdup in util.c.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openwrt | Openwrt | < 18.06.9 |
| Openwrt | Openwrt | >= 19.07.0, < 19.07.5 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-28951?
libuci in OpenWrt before 18.06.9 and 19.x before 19.07.5 may encounter a use after free when using malicious package names. This is related to uci_parse_package in file.c and uci_strdup in util.c.
How severe is CVE-2020-28951?
CVE-2020-28951 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-28951?
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-2020-28951?
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