Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in picoTCP 1.7.0. The code for processing the IPv6 destination options does not check for a valid length of the destination options header. This results in an Out-of-Bounds Read, and, depending on the memory protection mechanism, this may result in Denial-of-Service in pico_ipv6_process_destopt() in pico_ipv6.c.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Altran | Picotcp | <= 1.7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-343-01Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/815128Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-343-01Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/815128Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-17445?
CVE-2020-17445 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in picoTCP 1.7.0. The code for processing the IPv6 destination options does not check for a valid length of the destination options header. This results in an Out-of-Bounds Rea...
How severe is CVE-2020-17445?
CVE-2020-17445 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-17445?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Altran Picotcp.