CVE-2020-6058

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 2.39%

Last modified

CVE-2020-6058 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the way MiniSNMPD version 1.4 parses incoming SNMP packets. A specially crafted SNMP request can trigger an out-of-bounds memory read, which can result in the disclosure of sensitive information and denial of service. EPSS estimates a 2.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the way MiniSNMPD version 1.4 parses incoming SNMP packets. A specially crafted SNMP request can trigger an out-of-bounds memory read, which can result in the disclosure of sensitive information and denial of service. To trigger this vulnerability, an attacker needs to send a specially crafted packet to the vulnerable server.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability
2.39%

81.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Minisnmpd ProjectMinisnmpd1.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-6058?
An exploitable out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the way MiniSNMPD version 1.4 parses incoming SNMP packets. A specially crafted SNMP request can trigger an out-of-bounds memory read, which can result in the disclosure of sensitive information and denial of service. To trigger this vulnerability, an attacker needs to send a specially crafted packet to the vulnerable server.
How severe is CVE-2020-6058?
CVE-2020-6058 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6058?
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