CVE-2020-10101: Input Validation

Published Mar 5, 2020
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Zammad 3.0 through 3.2. The WebSocket server crashes when messages in non-JSON format are sent by an attacker. The message format is not properly checked and parsing errors not handled. This leads to a crash of the service process.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Zammad Zammad>=1.0.0<=3.2.0

Event History

Mar 5, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:37 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:37 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-10101?

CVE-2020-10101 has a severity rating classified as high due to the potential for service disruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-10101?

To fix CVE-2020-10101, update Zammad to the latest version beyond 3.2.0 where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2020-10101?

CVE-2020-10101 affects Zammad versions from 3.0 to 3.2 inclusive.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2020-10101 facilitate?

CVE-2020-10101 facilitates a denial of service attack by causing the WebSocket server to crash.

5

Is there a way to mitigate CVE-2020-10101 without updating?

There are no reliable mitigations for CVE-2020-10101 without updating to a secure version.

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