CVE-2020-6098

Name: CVE-2020-6098
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-07-28T22:15:13.223+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.76%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-6098 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable denial of service vulnerability exists in the freeDiameter functionality of freeDiameter 1.3.2. A specially crafted Diameter request can trigger a memory corruption resulting in denial-of-service. EPSS estimates a 1.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable denial of service vulnerability exists in the freeDiameter functionality of freeDiameter 1.3.2. A specially crafted Diameter request can trigger a memory corruption resulting in denial-of-service. An attacker can send a malicious packet to trigger this vulnerability.

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

1.76%

75.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Freediameter	Freediameter	1.3.2

References

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1030Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1030Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 28, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-6098?

How severe is CVE-2020-6098?

CVE-2020-6098 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-6098?

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