CVE-2020-37155

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified

CVE-2020-37155 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Core FTP Lite 1.3 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the username input field that allows attackers to crash the application by supplying oversized input. Attackers can generate a 7000-byte payload of repeated 'A' characters to trigger an application crash without requiring additional interaction.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Core FTP Lite 1.3 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the username input field that allows attackers to crash the application by supplying oversized input. Attackers can generate a 7000-byte payload of repeated 'A' characters to trigger an application crash without requiring additional interaction.

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Weakness Enumeration

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Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-37155?
Core FTP Lite 1.3 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the username input field that allows attackers to crash the application by supplying oversized input. Attackers can generate a 7000-byte payload of repeated 'A' characters to trigger an application crash without requiring additional interaction.
How severe is CVE-2020-37155?
CVE-2020-37155 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-37155?
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