CVE-2020-13160 Other in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A format string vulnerability in AnyDesk allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on Linux and FreeBSD systems.

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-2020-13160?

CVE-2020-13160 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Jun 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

AnyDesk before 5.5.3 on Linux and FreeBSD has a format string vulnerability that can be exploited for remote code execution.

Weakness: CWE-134

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-13160?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Anydesk Anydesk.

How do I fix CVE-2020-13160?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-13160 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-13160 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-13160 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5hwp-hcwg-rrjp.

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