CVE-2020-36400
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.84%
Last modified
CVE-2020-36400 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. ZeroMQ libzmq 4.3.3 has a heap-based buffer overflow in zmq::tcp_read, a different vulnerability than CVE-2021-20235.. EPSS estimates a 1.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
ZeroMQ libzmq 4.3.3 has a heap-based buffer overflow in zmq::tcp_read, a different vulnerability than CVE-2021-20235.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zeromq | Libzmq | 4.3.3 |
References
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=26042Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/zeromq/libzmq/commit/397ac80850bf8d010fae23dd215db0ee2c677306Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=26042Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/zeromq/libzmq/commit/397ac80850bf8d010fae23dd215db0ee2c677306Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-36400?
ZeroMQ libzmq 4.3.3 has a heap-based buffer overflow in zmq::tcp_read, a different vulnerability than CVE-2021-20235.
How severe is CVE-2020-36400?
CVE-2020-36400 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36400?
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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