7.5
CWE
125 805
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-16101

First published: Tue Sep 15 2020(Updated: )

It is possible for an unauthenticated remote DCOM websocket connection to crash the Command Centre service due to an out-of-bounds buffer access. Affected versions are v8.20 prior to v8.20.1166(MR3), v8.10 prior to v8.10.1211(MR5), v8.00 prior to v8.00.1228(MR6), all versions of 7.90 and earlier.

Credit: disclosures@gallagher.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Gallagher Command Centre>=8.00<8.00.1228
Gallagher Command Centre>=8.10<8.10.1211
Gallagher Command Centre>=8.20<8.20.1166
Gallagher Command Centre=8.00.1228
Gallagher Command Centre=8.10.1211
Gallagher Command Centre=8.20.1166

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-16101?

    CVE-2020-16101 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for an unauthenticated remote DCOM websocket connection to crash the Command Centre service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-16101?

    To fix CVE-2020-16101, upgrade to Gallagher Command Centre version 8.20.1166 or later, 8.10.1211 or later, or 8.00.1228 or later.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-16101?

    Affected versions of Gallagher Command Centre include v8.20 prior to v8.20.1166, v8.10 prior to v8.10.1211, v8.00 prior to v8.00.1228, and all versions of 7.90 and earlier.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-16101?

    CVE-2020-16101 is an out-of-bounds buffer access vulnerability that can be exploited remotely.

  • Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2020-16101?

    No, CVE-2020-16101 can be exploited without authentication, making it particularly dangerous.

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