CVE-2020-13574: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Feb 10, 2021
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Updated

A denial-of-service vulnerability exists in the WS-Security plugin functionality of Genivia gSOAP 2.8.107. A specially crafted SOAP request can lead to denial of service. An attacker can send an HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Genivia gSOAP=2.8.107
fedoraproject fedora=33
fedoraproject fedora=34

Event History

Feb 10, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-13574?

CVE-2020-13574 is a denial-of-service vulnerability in the WS-Security plugin functionality of Genivia gSOAP 2.8.107.

2

How does CVE-2020-13574 affect Genivia gSOAP?

CVE-2020-13574 affects Genivia gSOAP version 2.8.107. It can lead to denial of service when a specially crafted SOAP request is sent.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-13574?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-13574 by sending a specially crafted HTTP request to trigger the denial-of-service vulnerability.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2020-13574?

CVE-2020-13574 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

5

How can I fix the CVE-2020-13574 vulnerability in Genivia gSOAP?

To fix the CVE-2020-13574 vulnerability in Genivia gSOAP, update to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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