CVE-2020-10364: High severity mikrotik routeros vulnerability

Published Mar 23, 2020
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Updated

The SSH daemon on MikroTik routers through v6.44.3 could allow remote attackers to generate CPU activity, trigger refusal of new authorized connections, and cause a reboot via connect and write system calls, because of uncontrolled resource management.

Affected Software

27 affected components
Mikrotik RouterOS<=6.44.3
Mikrotik Ccr1009-7g-1c-1s\+
Mikrotik Ccr1009-7g-1c-1s\+pc
Mikrotik Ccr1009-7g-1c-pc
Mikrotik Ccr1016-12g
Mikrotik Ccr1016-12s-1s\+
Mikrotik Ccr1036-12g-4s
Mikrotik Ccr1036-12g-4s-em
Mikrotik Ccr1036-8g-2s\+
Mikrotik Ccr1036-8g-2s\+em
Mikrotik Ccr1072-1g-8s\+
Mikrotik Hex
Mikrotik Hex Lite
Mikrotik Hex Poe
Mikrotik Hex Poe Lite
Mikrotik Hex S
Mikrotik Powerbox
Mikrotik Powerbox Pro
Mikrotik Rb1100ahx4
Mikrotik Rb1100ahx4
Mikrotik Rb2011il-in
Mikrotik Rb2011il-rm
Mikrotik Rb2011ils-in
Mikrotik Rb2011uias-in
Mikrotik Rb2011uias-rm
Mikrotik Rb3011uias-rm
Mikrotik Rb4011igs\+rm

Event History

Mar 23, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:56 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-10364?

CVE-2020-10364 is characterized as a medium severity vulnerability that can lead to denial-of-service conditions on affected MikroTik routers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-10364?

To fix CVE-2020-10364, ensure your MikroTik RouterOS is updated to a version later than 6.44.3.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2020-10364?

CVE-2020-10364 allows remote attackers to generate excessive CPU load, potentially causing service disruptions and router reboots.

4

Which MikroTik devices are affected by CVE-2020-10364?

CVE-2020-10364 affects MikroTik RouterOS versions up to and including 6.44.3 across various MikroTik devices.

5

Are there any reported exploits for CVE-2020-10364?

Yes, there are public reports of exploits leveraging CVE-2020-10364 that demonstrate the denial-of-service capability.

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