CVE-2020-9005

Name: CVE-2020-9005
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-17T13:15:11.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 2.15%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-9005 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. meshsystem.dll in Valve Dota 2 through 2020-02-17 allows remote attackers to achieve code execution or denial of service by creating a gaming server with a crafted map, and inviting a victim to this server. A GetValue call is mishandled.. EPSS estimates a 2.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

meshsystem.dll in Valve Dota 2 through 2020-02-17 allows remote attackers to achieve code execution or denial of service by creating a gaming server with a crafted map, and inviting a victim to this server. A GetValue call is mishandled.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.15%

79.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Valvesoftware	Dota 2	<= 2020-02-17

References

https://github.com/bi7s/CVE/blob/master/CVE-2020-9005/README.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/bi7s/CVE/blob/master/CVE-2020-9005/README.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 17, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-9005?

How severe is CVE-2020-9005?

CVE-2020-9005 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9005?

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