Vulnerability Description
Mikrotik RouterOs before stable 6.47 suffers from an uncontrolled resource consumption in the sshd process. An authenticated remote attacker can cause a Denial of Service due to overloading the systems CPU.
CVSS Score
6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mikrotik | Routeros | < 6.47 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/400.htmlTechnical Description
- https://github.com/cq674350529/pocs_slides/blob/master/advisory/MikroTik/CVE-202ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/400.htmlTechnical Description
- https://github.com/cq674350529/pocs_slides/blob/master/advisory/MikroTik/CVE-202ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-20230?
CVE-2020-20230 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Mikrotik RouterOs before stable 6.47 suffers from an uncontrolled resource consumption in the sshd process. An authenticated remote attacker can cause a Denial of Service due to overloading the system...
How severe is CVE-2020-20230?
CVE-2020-20230 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-2020-20230?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mikrotik Routeros.