CVE-2020-16164 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass RPKI access restrictions or cause denial of service on routing systems by withholding specific validation files.
- 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-2020-16164?
CVE-2020-16164 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. It allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions or to cause a denial of service on dependent routing systems by strategically withholding RPKI Route Origin Authorisation ".roa" files or X509 Certificate Revocation List files from the RPKI relying party's view. NOTE: some third parties may regard this as a preferred behavior, not a vulnerability
Weakness: CWE-295
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-16164?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including net.ripe.rpki:rpki-validator-3. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
net.ripe.rpki:rpki-validator-3 Maven | All versions | 3.2-2020.10.28.23.06 |
net.ripe.rpki:rpki-validator-3 Maven | All versions | 3.2-2020.10.28.23.06 |
Products include Ripe Rpki Validator 3.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16164?
Upgrade net.ripe.rpki:rpki-validator-3 to 3.2-2020.10.28.23.06 or later.
Is CVE-2020-16164 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-16164 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h28g-f96v-jhrg, GHSA-q76j-58cx-wp5v.