Vulnerability Description
On NGINX Controller versions 3.1.0-3.3.0, AVRD uses world-readable and world-writable permissions on its socket, which allows processes or users on the local system to write arbitrary data into the socket. A local system attacker can make AVRD segmentation fault (SIGSEGV) by writing malformed messages to the socket.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| F5 | Nginx Controller | >= 3.1.0, < 3.4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200522-0001/
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K95120415Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200522-0001/
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K95120415Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-5895?
CVE-2020-5895 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). On NGINX Controller versions 3.1.0-3.3.0, AVRD uses world-readable and world-writable permissions on its socket, which allows processes or users on the local system to write arbitrary data into the so...
How severe is CVE-2020-5895?
CVE-2020-5895 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-5895?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: F5 Nginx Controller.