Vulnerability Description
AbsoluteTelnet 11.12 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an oversized license name. Attackers can generate a 2500-character payload and paste it into the license entry field to trigger an application crash.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Celestialsoftware | Absolutetelnet | <= 11.12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.celestialsoftware.net/Product
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/48005ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/absolutetelnet-license-entry-denial-of-servThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-37164?
CVE-2020-37164 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). AbsoluteTelnet 11.12 contains a denial of service vulnerability that allows local attackers to crash the application by supplying an oversized license name. Attackers can generate a 2500-character pay...
How severe is CVE-2020-37164?
CVE-2020-37164 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-37164?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Celestialsoftware Absolutetelnet.