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UK Cyber Defence
VulnerabilityModified

CVE-2020-14305

An out-of-bounds memory write flaw was found in how the Linux kernel’s Voice Over IP H.323 connection tracking functionality handled connections on ipv6 port 1720.

HIGH 8.1EPSS 5.18%

Does this matter?

High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (5.18%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.

Description

An out-of-bounds memory write flaw was found in how the Linux kernel’s Voice Over IP H.323 connection tracking functionality handled connections on ipv6 port 1720. This flaw allows an unauthenticated remote user to crash the system, causing a denial of service. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality, integrity, as well as system availability.

CVSS 3.1
8.1 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS
5.18% probability · 92th percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Weakness
CWE-787
Affected
linux/linux kernel · netapp/cloud backup · netapp/a250 firmware · netapp/fas 500f firmware · netapp/aff 500f firmware · netapp/solidfire baseboard management controller firmware
Source
secalert@redhat.com

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.