CVE-2020-15472: Critical severity ndpi vulnerability
Published Jul 1, 2020
·Updated
In nDPI through 3.2, the H.323 dissector is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer over-read in ndpisearchh323 in lib/protocols/h323.c, as demonstrated by a payload packet length that is too short.
Affected Software
2 affected components
ntop nDPI<=3.2
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Remediation
Event History
Jul 1, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:54 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:54 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-15472?
CVE-2020-15472 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for a heap-based buffer over-read.
2
Which versions of nDPI are affected by CVE-2020-15472?
CVE-2020-15472 affects nDPI versions up to and including 3.2.
3
How do I fix CVE-2020-15472?
To fix CVE-2020-15472, upgrade nDPI to a version later than 3.2 that addresses this vulnerability.
4
Is CVE-2020-15472 present in Debian GNU/Linux?
Yes, CVE-2020-15472 is present in Debian GNU/Linux 10.0 as it includes vulnerable versions of nDPI.
5
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2020-15472?
CVE-2020-15472 involves a heap-based buffer over-read in the H.323 dissector within nDPI, which may allow for information disclosure.