What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-7466?

CVE-2020-7466 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 2.0%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2020-7466?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-7466. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 2.0%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-7466?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2020-7466. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Mpd CVE-2020-7466

HIGH

Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125)

2020-10-06 secteam@freebsd.org

Buffer Overflow Denial Of Service Information Disclosure Mpd Stormshield Network Security

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 06, 2020 - 14:15 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionNVD

AnalysisAI

The PPP implementation of MPD before 5.9 allows a remote attacker who can send specifically crafted PPP authentication message to cause the daemon to read beyond allocated memory buffer, which would. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125), which allows attackers to read data from memory outside the intended buffer boundaries. The PPP implementation of MPD before 5.9 allows a remote attacker who can send specifically crafted PPP authentication message to cause the daemon to read beyond allocated memory buffer, which would result in a denial of service condition. Affected products include: Mpd Project Mpd, Stormshield Stormshield Network Security. Version information: before 5.9.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate array indices and buffer lengths. Use memory-safe languages. Enable AddressSanitizer during testing.