CVE-2020-6062
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 5.96%
Last modified
CVE-2020-6062 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable denial-of-service vulnerability exists in the way CoTURN 4.5.1.1 web server parses POST requests. A specially crafted HTTP POST request can lead to server crash and denial of service. EPSS estimates a 5.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An exploitable denial-of-service vulnerability exists in the way CoTURN 4.5.1.1 web server parses POST requests. A specially crafted HTTP POST request can lead to server crash and denial of service. An attacker needs to send an HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Coturn Project | Coturn | 4.5.1.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 30 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 31 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 32 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 19.10 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 20.04 |
References
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-0985Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4415-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4711Third Party Advisory
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-0985Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4415-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4711Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-6062?
An exploitable denial-of-service vulnerability exists in the way CoTURN 4.5.1.1 web server parses POST requests. A specially crafted HTTP POST request can lead to server crash and denial of service. An attacker needs to send an HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2020-6062?
CVE-2020-6062 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6062?
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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