CVE-2020-6996
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CVE-2020-6996 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Triangle MicroWorks DNP3 Outstation LibrariesDNP3 Outstation .NET Protocol components and DNP3 Outstation ANSI C source code libraries are affected:3.16.00 through 3.25.01. A specially crafted message may cause a stack-based buffer overflow. EPSS estimates a 1.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Triangle MicroWorks DNP3 Outstation LibrariesDNP3 Outstation .NET Protocol components and DNP3 Outstation ANSI C source code libraries are affected:3.16.00 through 3.25.01. A specially crafted message may cause a stack-based buffer overflow. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Trianglemicroworks | Dnp3 Source Code Library | >= 3.16.00, <= 3.25.01 |
References
- https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-105-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-105-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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