CVE-2020-6173
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.40%
Last modified
CVE-2020-6173 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. TUF (aka The Update Framework) 0.7.2 through 0.12.1 allows Uncontrolled Resource Consumption.. EPSS estimates a 1.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
TUF (aka The Update Framework) 0.7.2 through 0.12.1 allows Uncontrolled Resource Consumption.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linuxfoundation | The Update Framework | >= 0.7.2, <= 0.12.1 |
References
- https://github.com/theupdateframework/tuf/commits/developPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/theupdateframework/tuf/issues/973Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/theupdateframework/tuf/commits/developPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/theupdateframework/tuf/issues/973Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-6173?
TUF (aka The Update Framework) 0.7.2 through 0.12.1 allows Uncontrolled Resource Consumption.
How severe is CVE-2020-6173?
CVE-2020-6173 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6173?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2020-6173?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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