CVE-2020-13578: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Feb 10, 2021
·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
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2020-13578?
CVE-2020-13578 is a denial-of-service vulnerability in the WS-Security plugin functionality of Genivia gSOAP 2.8.107.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2020-13578?
CVE-2020-13578 has a severity rating of high (7.5).
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How does CVE-2020-13578 affect Genivia gSOAP?
CVE-2020-13578 affects Genivia gSOAP 2.8.107, allowing a specially crafted SOAP request to cause denial of service.
4
Which versions of Fedora are affected by CVE-2020-13578?
CVE-2020-13578 affects Fedora 33 and Fedora 34.
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How can I fix CVE-2020-13578?
To fix CVE-2020-13578, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of Genivia gSOAP or apply a security update provided by the vendor.