CVE-2020-11897 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 17 Jun 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers can cause memory corruption and potential code execution or denial of service by sending malformed IPv6 packets to systems using the Treck TCP/IP stack.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-11897?

CVE-2020-11897 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Jun 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Treck TCP/IP stack before 5.0.1.35 has an Out-of-Bounds Write via multiple malformed IPv6 packets.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-11897?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Treck Tcp\/Ip.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11897?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-11897 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2020-11897 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-11897 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-95jv-7wgq-5p3q.