CVE-2020-7217
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.64%
Last modified
CVE-2020-7217 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An ni_dhcp4_fsm_process_dhcp4_packet memory leak in openSUSE wicked 0.6.55 and earlier allows network attackers to cause a denial of service by sending DHCP4 packets with a different client-id.. EPSS estimates a 1.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An ni_dhcp4_fsm_process_dhcp4_packet memory leak in openSUSE wicked 0.6.55 and earlier allows network attackers to cause a denial of service by sending DHCP4 packets with a different client-id.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Wicked | <= 0.6.55 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-02/msg00011.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1160906Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/openSUSE/wicked/releasesRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-7217/Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-02/msg00011.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1160906Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/openSUSE/wicked/releasesRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-7217/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-7217?
An ni_dhcp4_fsm_process_dhcp4_packet memory leak in openSUSE wicked 0.6.55 and earlier allows network attackers to cause a denial of service by sending DHCP4 packets with a different client-id.
How severe is CVE-2020-7217?
CVE-2020-7217 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7217?
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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