CVE-2020-8916

Memory leak in wpanctl can lead to DoS

Description

A memory leak in Openthread's wpantund versions up to commit 0e5d1601febb869f583e944785e5685c6c747be7, when used in an environment where wpanctl is directly interfacing with the control driver (eg: debug environments) can allow an attacker to crash the service (DoS). We recommend updating, or to restrict access in your debug environments.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: Google LLC wpantund
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/openthread/wpantund/pull/468/commits/0e5d1601febb869f583e944785e5685c6c747be7 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8916?
CVE-2020-8916 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-8916?
To fix CVE-2020-8916, 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-2020-8916 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-8916 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-2020-8916?
CVE-2020-8916 affects Google LLC wpantund.
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