CVE-2020-36516
MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.68%
Last modified
CVE-2020-36516 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 5.16.11. The mixed IPID assignment method with the hash-based IPID assignment policy allows an off-path attacker to inject data into a victim's TCP session or terminate that session.. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 5.16.11. The mixed IPID assignment method with the hash-based IPID assignment policy allows an off-path attacker to inject data into a victim's TCP session or terminate that session.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 5.6.11 |
| Netapp | Cloud Volumes Ontap Mediator | All versions |
| Netapp | E-Series Santricity Os Controller | >= 11.0 |
| Netapp | Solidfire\, Enterprise Sds \& Hci Storage Node | All versions |
| Netapp | Solidfire \& Hci Management Node | All versions |
| Netapp | H300s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H500s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H700s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H300e Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H500e Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H700e Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H410s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H410c Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H610c Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H615c Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | H610s Firmware | All versions |
| Netapp | Bootstrap Os | All versions |
References
- https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3372297.3417884Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220331-0003/Third Party Advisory
- https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3372297.3417884Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220331-0003/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-36516?
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 5.16.11. The mixed IPID assignment method with the hash-based IPID assignment policy allows an off-path attacker to inject data into a victim's TCP session or terminate that session.
How severe is CVE-2020-36516?
CVE-2020-36516 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36516?
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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