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CVE-2020-8442

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.38%

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CVE-2020-8442 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In OSSEC-HIDS 2.7 through 3.5.0, the server component responsible for log analysis (ossec-analysisd) is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow in the rootcheck decoder component via an authenticated client.. EPSS estimates a 2.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In OSSEC-HIDS 2.7 through 3.5.0, the server component responsible for log analysis (ossec-analysisd) is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow in the rootcheck decoder component via an authenticated client.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
2.38%

81.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OssecOssec>= 2.7, <= 3.5.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-8442?
In OSSEC-HIDS 2.7 through 3.5.0, the server component responsible for log analysis (ossec-analysisd) is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow in the rootcheck decoder component via an authenticated client.
How severe is CVE-2020-8442?
CVE-2020-8442 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-8442?
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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Source: NVD / NIST