7.5
CWE
835
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-13986

First published: Fri Dec 11 2020(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in Contiki through 3.0. An infinite loop exists in the uIP TCP/IP stack component when handling RPL extension headers of IPv6 network packets in rpl_remove_header in net/rpl/rpl-ext-header.c.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Contiki-os Contiki<=3.0
Multiple (open source) picoTCP-NG, Version 1.7.0 and prior
Multiple (open source) picoTCP (EOL), Version 1.7.0 and prior
Multiple (open source) FNET, Version 4.6.3
Multiple (open source) Nut/Net, Version 5.1 and prior

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-13986.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-13986?

    The severity of CVE-2020-13986 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

  • What is the affected software of CVE-2020-13986?

    The affected software is Contiki-os Contiki versions up to and including 3.0.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-13986?

    You can find more information about CVE-2020-13986 at the following references: [link1](https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-343-01), [link2](https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/815128).

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-13986?

    Currently, there is no known fix or patch available for CVE-2020-13986. It is recommended to follow the best cybersecurity practices and use additional security measures to mitigate the risk.

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