CVE-2020-36964

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.40%

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CVE-2020-36964 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. YATinyWinFTP contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows attackers to crash the FTP service by sending a 272-byte buffer with a trailing space. Attackers can exploit the service by connecting and sending a malformed command that triggers a buffer overflow and service crash.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

YATinyWinFTP contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows attackers to crash the FTP service by sending a 272-byte buffer with a trailing space. Attackers can exploit the service by connecting and sending a malformed command that triggers a buffer overflow and service crash.

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Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-36964?
YATinyWinFTP contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows attackers to crash the FTP service by sending a 272-byte buffer with a trailing space. Attackers can exploit the service by connecting and sending a malformed command that triggers a buffer overflow and service crash.
How severe is CVE-2020-36964?
CVE-2020-36964 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36964?
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