What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-14393?

CVE-2020-14393 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.1 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.6%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-14393?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2020-14393. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Database Interface CVE-2020-14393

HIGH

Stack-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-121)

2020-09-16 secalert@redhat.com

Buffer Overflow Stack Overflow Database Interface Leap Debian Linux Fedora

7.1

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.1 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Sep 16, 2020 - 14:15 nvd

HIGH 7.1

DescriptionNVD

A buffer overflow was found in perl-DBI < 1.643 in DBI.xs. A local attacker who is able to supply a string longer than 300 characters could cause an out-of-bounds write, affecting the availability of the service or integrity of data.

AnalysisAI

A buffer overflow was found in perl-DBI < 1.643 in DBI.xs. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.1), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-121. A buffer overflow was found in perl-DBI < 1.643 in DBI.xs. A local attacker who is able to supply a string longer than 300 characters could cause an out-of-bounds write, affecting the availability of the service or integrity of data. Affected products include: Perl Database Interface, Opensuse Leap, Debian Debian Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.