Apache NuttX up to 9.1.0/10.0.0 TCP Packet out-of-bounds write

| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apache NuttX up to 9.1.0/10.0.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component TCP Packet Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2020-17528. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.
Details
A vulnerability has been found in Apache NuttX up to 9.1.0/10.0.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component TCP Packet Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
The weakness was presented 12/09/2020. The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-17528. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 12/09/2020).
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
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Product
Vendor
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.apache.org/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3
VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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Exploiting
Class: Out-of-bounds writeCWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Countermeasures
Recommended: no mitigation knownStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
08/12/2020 🔍12/09/2020 🔍
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12/15/2020 🔍
Sources
Vendor: apache.orgAdvisory: openwall.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2020-17528 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-17528
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-165928
Entry
Created: 12/09/2020 21:09Updated: 12/15/2020 08:52
Changes: 12/09/2020 21:09 (37), 12/15/2020 08:52 (2)
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