CVE-2020-16162 Security feature bypass in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass access restrictions by using revoked certificates due to missing CRL validation checks in the RPKI Validator.

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-2020-16162?

CVE-2020-16162 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Jul 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in RIPE NCC RPKI Validator 3.x through 3.1-2020.07.06.14.28. Missing validation checks on CRL presence or CRL staleness in the X509-based RPKI certificate-tree validation procedure allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by using revoked certificates. NOTE: there may be counterarguments related to backwards compatibility

Weakness: CWE-295

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-16162?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ripe Rpki Validator 3.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16162?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-16162 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-16162 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-16162 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gcmr-993x-2g5q.

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