CVE-2020-5778

Name: CVE-2020-5778
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-02T20:15:10.907+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-5778 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw exists in Trading Technologies Messaging 7.1.28.3 (ttmd.exe) due to improper validation of user-supplied data when processing a type 8 message sent to default TCP RequestPort 10200. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this issue, via a specially crafted message, to terminate ttmd.exe.. EPSS estimates a 1.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw exists in Trading Technologies Messaging 7.1.28.3 (ttmd.exe) due to improper validation of user-supplied data when processing a type 8 message sent to default TCP RequestPort 10200. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this issue, via a specially crafted message, to terminate ttmd.exe.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.28%

66.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tradingtechnologies	Trading Technologies Messaging	7.1.28.3

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-52Third Party Advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2020-52Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 2, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-5778?

How severe is CVE-2020-5778?

CVE-2020-5778 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-5778?

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Source: NVD / NIST