CVE-2020-8859
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CVE-2020-8859 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of ELOG Electronic Logbook 3.1.4-283534d. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 3.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of ELOG Electronic Logbook 3.1.4-283534d. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the processing of HTTP parameters. A crafted request can trigger the dereference of a null pointer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition. Was ZDI-CAN-10115.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Psi | Electronic Logbook | 3.1.4-283534d |
References
- https://elog.psi.ch/elogs/Forum/69114Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-252/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://elog.psi.ch/elogs/Forum/69114Vendor Advisory
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-252/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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