Vulnerability Description
curl 7.62.0 through 7.70.0 is vulnerable to an information disclosure vulnerability that can lead to a partial password being leaked over the network and to the DNS server(s).
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Haxx | Curl | >= 7.62.0, <= 7.70.0 |
| Siemens | Simatic Tim 1531 Irc Firmware | < 2.2 |
| Siemens | Simatic Tim 1531 Irc | - |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Siemens | Sinec Infrastructure Network Services | < 1.0.1.1 |
| Splunk | Universal Forwarder | >= 8.2.0, < 8.2.12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-200951.pdfThird Party Advisory
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-389290.pdfPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2020-8169.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/874778ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4881Third Party Advisory
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-200951.pdfThird Party Advisory
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-389290.pdfPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2020-8169.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://hackerone.com/reports/874778ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4881Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-8169?
CVE-2020-8169 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). curl 7.62.0 through 7.70.0 is vulnerable to an information disclosure vulnerability that can lead to a partial password being leaked over the network and to the DNS server(s).
How severe is CVE-2020-8169?
CVE-2020-8169 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-8169?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Haxx Curl, Siemens Simatic Tim 1531 Irc Firmware, Siemens Simatic Tim 1531 Irc, Debian Debian Linux, Siemens Sinec Infrastructure Network Services.