Vulnerability Description
In Nim before 1.2.6, the standard library asyncftpclient lacks a check for whether a message contains a newline character.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nim-Lang | Nim | < 1.2.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/02/04/3ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://consensys.net/diligence/vulnerabilities/nim-asyncftpd-crlf-injection/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nim-lang/Nim/blob/dc5a40f3f39c6ea672e6dc6aca7f8118a69dda99/liExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nim-lang/Nim/compare/v1.2.4...v1.2.6PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/tintinweb/pub/tree/master/pocs/cve-2020-15690ExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/02/04/3ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://consensys.net/diligence/vulnerabilities/nim-asyncftpd-crlf-injection/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nim-lang/Nim/blob/dc5a40f3f39c6ea672e6dc6aca7f8118a69dda99/liExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nim-lang/Nim/compare/v1.2.4...v1.2.6PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/tintinweb/pub/tree/master/pocs/cve-2020-15690ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-15690?
CVE-2020-15690 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In Nim before 1.2.6, the standard library asyncftpclient lacks a check for whether a message contains a newline character.
How severe is CVE-2020-15690?
CVE-2020-15690 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-15690?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nim-Lang Nim.