CVE-2020-15473: Critical severity ntop nDPI vulnerability

Published Jul 1, 2020
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Updated

In nDPI through 3.2, the OpenVPN dissector is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer over-read in ndpisearchopenvpn in lib/protocols/openvpn.c.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ntop nDPI<=3.2

Event History

Jul 1, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:54 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:54 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15473?

CVE-2020-15473 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-15473?

To fix CVE-2020-15473, you should update nDPI to the latest version that exceeds 3.2.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2020-15473?

The impact of CVE-2020-15473 is a potential heap-based buffer over-read, which could lead to unintended memory access.

4

Which versions of nDPI are affected by CVE-2020-15473?

CVE-2020-15473 affects nDPI versions up to and including 3.2.

5

Is CVE-2020-15473 specific to any protocols?

Yes, CVE-2020-15473 specifically affects the OpenVPN dissector within the nDPI framework.

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