CVE-2020-6996

Description

Triangle MicroWorks DNP3 Outstation LibrariesDNP3 Outstation .NET Protocol components and DNP3 Outstation ANSI C source code libraries are affected:3.16.00 through 3.25.01. A specially crafted message may cause a stack-based buffer overflow. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

Categories

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.45%
Third-Party Advisory us-cert.gov
Affected: n/a Triangle MicroWorks DNP3 Outstation LibrariesDNP3 Outstation .NET Protocol components and DNP3 Outstation ANSI C source code libraries are affected:3.16.00 through 3.25.01
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.us-cert.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-105-02 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-6996?
CVE-2020-6996 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-6996?
To fix CVE-2020-6996, 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-2020-6996 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-6996 is being actively exploited. 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-2020-6996?
CVE-2020-6996 affects n/a Triangle MicroWorks DNP3 Outstation LibrariesDNP3 Outstation .NET Protocol components and DNP3 Outstation ANSI C source code libraries are affected:3.16.00 through 3.25.01.
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