CVE-2020-6582
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.87%
Last modified
CVE-2020-6582 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Nagios NRPE 3.2.1 has a Heap-Based Buffer Overflow, as demonstrated by interpretation of a small negative number as a large positive number during a bzero call.. EPSS estimates a 3.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Nagios NRPE 3.2.1 has a Heap-Based Buffer Overflow, as demonstrated by interpretation of a small negative number as a large positive number during a bzero call.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nagios | Remote Plug In Executor | 3.2.1 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 32 |
References
- https://herolab.usd.de/security-advisories/Third Party Advisory
- https://herolab.usd.de/security-advisories/usd-2020-0001/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://herolab.usd.de/security-advisories/Third Party Advisory
- https://herolab.usd.de/security-advisories/usd-2020-0001/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-6582?
Nagios NRPE 3.2.1 has a Heap-Based Buffer Overflow, as demonstrated by interpretation of a small negative number as a large positive number during a bzero call.
How severe is CVE-2020-6582?
CVE-2020-6582 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6582?
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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