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CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2020-28864

Buffer overflow in WinSCP 5.17.8 allows a malicious FTP server to cause a denial of service or possibly have other unspecified impact via a long file name.

Vulnerability Description

Buffer overflow in WinSCP 5.17.8 allows a malicious FTP server to cause a denial of service or possibly have other unspecified impact via a long file name.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
WinscpWinscp5.17.8

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-120

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-28864?

CVE-2020-28864 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Buffer overflow in WinSCP 5.17.8 allows a malicious FTP server to cause a denial of service or possibly have other unspecified impact via a long file name.

How severe is CVE-2020-28864?

CVE-2020-28864 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-2020-28864?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Winscp Winscp.