CVE-2020-8169
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.43%
Last modified
CVE-2020-8169 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. curl 7.62.0 through 7.70.0 is vulnerable to an information disclosure vulnerability that can lead to a partial password being leaked over the network and to the DNS server(s).. EPSS estimates a 3.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
curl 7.62.0 through 7.70.0 is vulnerable to an information disclosure vulnerability that can lead to a partial password being leaked over the network and to the DNS server(s).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Haxx | Curl | >= 7.62.0, <= 7.70.0 |
| Siemens | Simatic Tim 1531 Irc Firmware | < 2.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Siemens | Sinec Infrastructure Network Services | < 1.0.1.1 |
| Splunk | Universal Forwarder | >= 8.2.0, < 8.2.12 |
| Splunk | Universal Forwarder | >= 9.0.0, < 9.0.6 |
| Splunk | Universal Forwarder | 9.1.0 |
References
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-200951.pdfThird Party Advisory
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-389290.pdfPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2020-8169.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/874778Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4881Third Party Advisory
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-200951.pdfThird Party Advisory
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-389290.pdfPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2020-8169.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/874778Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4881Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-8169?
curl 7.62.0 through 7.70.0 is vulnerable to an information disclosure vulnerability that can lead to a partial password being leaked over the network and to the DNS server(s).
How severe is CVE-2020-8169?
CVE-2020-8169 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8169?
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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