Vulnerability Description
Mikrotik RouterOs before 6.44.6 (long-term tree) suffers from an uncontrolled resource consumption vulnerability in the /nova/bin/cerm process. An authenticated remote attacker can cause a Denial of Service due to overloading the systems CPU.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mikrotik | Routeros | < 6.44.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/400.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/May/30Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/May/1ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/400.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2020/May/30Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/May/1ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-20221?
CVE-2020-20221 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Mikrotik RouterOs before 6.44.6 (long-term tree) suffers from an uncontrolled resource consumption vulnerability in the /nova/bin/cerm process. An authenticated remote attacker can cause a Denial of S...
How severe is CVE-2020-20221?
CVE-2020-20221 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-20221?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mikrotik Routeros.