CVE-2020-6058

Public Exploit

Description

An exploitable out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the way MiniSNMPD version 1.4 parses incoming SNMP packets. A specially crafted SNMP request can trigger an out-of-bounds memory read, which can result in the disclosure of sensitive information and denial of service. To trigger this vulnerability, an attacker needs to send a specially crafted packet to the vulnerable server.

Category

9.1
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.16%
Third-Party Advisory talosintelligence.com
Affected: n/a Mini-SNMPD
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-0975 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6058?
CVE-2020-6058 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-6058?
To fix CVE-2020-6058, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-6058 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-6058 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-6058?
CVE-2020-6058 affects n/a Mini-SNMPD.
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