CVE-2020-13988: Integer Overflow

Published Dec 1, 2020
·
Updated

An issue was discovered in Contiki through 3.0. An Integer Overflow exists in the uIP TCP/IP Stack component when parsing TCP MSS options of IPv4 network packets in uipprocess in net/ipv4/uip.c.

Affected Software

19 affected componentsFixes available
ubuntu/open-iscsi<2.1.3-1ubuntu1
2.1.3-1ubuntu1
ubuntu/open-iscsi<2.0.874-5ubuntu2.11+
2.0.874-5ubuntu2.11+
ubuntu/open-iscsi<2.0.874-7.1ubuntu6.4
2.0.874-7.1ubuntu6.4
ubuntu/open-iscsi<2.1.3-1ubuntu1
2.1.3-1ubuntu1
ubuntu/open-iscsi<2.1.3
2.1.3
ubuntu/open-iscsi<2.0.873+
2.0.873+
ubuntu/open-iscsi<2.1.3-1ubuntu1
2.1.3-1ubuntu1
ubuntu/open-iscsi<2.1.3-1ubuntu1
2.1.3-1ubuntu1
ubuntu/open-iscsi<2.1.3-1ubuntu1
2.1.3-1ubuntu1
debian/open-iscsi<=2.0.874-7.1
2.1.3-52.1.8-12.1.9-3
Contiki-NG Contiki-NG<=3.0
Multiple (open source) uIP-Contiki-OS (end-of-life [EOL]), Version 3.0 and prior
Multiple (open source) uIP-Contiki-NG, Version 4.5 and prior
Multiple (open source) uIP (EOL), Version 1.0 and prior
Multiple (open source) open-iscsi, Version 2.1.12 and prior
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

Remediation

Patch Available

https://github.com/open-iscsi/open-iscsi/commit/1f7968efff15eb737eb086a298cc1f0f0e308411

Event History

Dec 1, 2020
CVE Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Dec 11, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:37 PM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:39 PM
Description
Aug 4, 2024
Data Sourced
via ICS·12:40 PM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the CVE ID of this vulnerability?

The CVE ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2020-13988.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2020-13988?

The severity level of CVE-2020-13988 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-13988?

The affected software versions for CVE-2020-13988 include Contiki through version 3.0 and open-iscsi versions 2.0.874-5ubuntu2.11+ to 2.1.3-1ubuntu1.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-13988?

To fix CVE-2020-13988, update to Contiki version 3.0 or later and open-iscsi version 2.1.3-1ubuntu1 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-13988?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-13988 at the following references: [1](https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-343-01), [2](https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/815128), [3](https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2020-13988).

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