CVE-2020-8036

str2tokbuf used incorrectly by print-someip.c

Description

The tok2strbuf() function in tcpdump 4.10.0-PRE-GIT was used by the SOME/IP dissector in an unsafe way.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.33%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: The TCPdump Group tcpdump
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/the-tcpdump-group/tcpdump/commit/e2256b4f2506102be2c6f7976f84f0d607c53d43 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8036?
CVE-2020-8036 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-8036?
To fix CVE-2020-8036, 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-2020-8036 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-8036 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-2020-8036?
CVE-2020-8036 affects The TCPdump Group tcpdump.
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