CVE-2020-16124: Integer overflow in ROS communications library

Published Oct 13, 2020
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Updated

Integer Overflow or Wraparound vulnerability in the XML RPC library of OpenRobotics roscomm communications packages allows unauthenticated network traffic to cause unexpected behavior. This issue affects: OpenRobotics roscomm communications packages Noetic and prior versions. Fixed in https://github.com/ros/roscomm/pull/2065.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ros ros-comm<1.15.9

Remediation

Information

Apply patch https://github.com/ros/ros_comm/pull/2065

Event History

Oct 13, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:50 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-16124?

CVE-2020-16124 is an Integer Overflow or Wraparound vulnerability in the XML RPC library of OpenRobotics ros_comm communications packages.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-16124?

The severity of CVE-2020-16124 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

3

How does CVE-2020-16124 affect OpenRobotics ros_comm communications packages?

CVE-2020-16124 allows unauthenticated network traffic to cause unexpected behavior in OpenRobotics ros_comm communications packages Noetic and prior versions.

4

Which version of OpenRobotics ros_comm is affected by CVE-2020-16124?

OpenRobotics ros_comm version up to, but excluding, 1.15.9 is affected by CVE-2020-16124.

5

Has CVE-2020-16124 been fixed?

Yes, CVE-2020-16124 has been fixed in OpenRobotics ros_comm. Refer to the following link for more details: [https://github.com/ros/ros_comm/pull/2065](https://github.com/ros/ros_comm/pull/2065).

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