CVE-2020-37119

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.61%

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CVE-2020-37119 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Nsauditor 3.0.28 and 3.2.1.0 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the DNS Lookup tool that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by overwriting memory. Attackers can craft a malicious DNS query payload to trigger a three-byte overwrite, bypass ASLR, and execute shellcode through a carefully constructed exploit.. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Nsauditor 3.0.28 and 3.2.1.0 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the DNS Lookup tool that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by overwriting memory. Attackers can craft a malicious DNS query payload to trigger a three-byte overwrite, bypass ASLR, and execute shellcode through a carefully constructed exploit.

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Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NsasoftNsauditor3.0.28
NsasoftNsauditor3.2.1.0

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Timeline

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-37119?
Nsauditor 3.0.28 and 3.2.1.0 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the DNS Lookup tool that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by overwriting memory. Attackers can craft a malicious DNS query payload to trigger a three-byte overwrite, bypass ASLR, and execute shellcode through a carefully constructed exploit.
How severe is CVE-2020-37119?
CVE-2020-37119 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-37119?
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