CVE-2020-13775: Null Pointer Dereference
ZNC 1.8.0 up to 1.8.1-rc1 allows authenticated users to trigger an application crash (with a NULL pointer dereference) if echo-message is not enabled and there is no network.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-13775?
CVE-2020-13775 is a vulnerability in ZNC 1.8.0 up to 1.8.1-rc1 that allows authenticated users to trigger an application crash (with a NULL pointer dereference) if echo-message is not enabled and there is no network.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-13775?
The severity of CVE-2020-13775 is medium with a severity value of 6.5.
How can authenticated users exploit CVE-2020-13775?
Authenticated users can exploit CVE-2020-13775 by triggering an application crash if echo-message is not enabled and there is no network.
How can I fix CVE-2020-13775?
To fix CVE-2020-13775, update to ZNC version 1.8.1 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-13775?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-13775 at the following references: [Reference 1](https://github.com/znc/znc/commit/2390ad111bde16a78c98ac44572090b33c3bd2d8), [Reference 2](https://github.com/znc/znc/commit/d229761821da38d984a9e4098ad96842490dc001), [Reference 3](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DNVBE4T2DRJRQHFRMHYBTN4OSOL6DBHR/)