CVE-2020-17445: High severity altran picotcp-ng vulnerability
An issue was discovered in picoTCP 1.7.0. The code for processing the IPv6 destination options does not check for a valid length of the destination options header. This results in an Out-of-Bounds Read, and, depending on the memory protection mechanism, this may result in Denial-of-Service in picoipv6processdestopt() in picoipv6.c.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-17445?
CVE-2020-17445 is a vulnerability in picoTCP 1.7.0 that allows for an Out-of-Bounds Read and potential Denial-of-Service.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-17445?
The severity of CVE-2020-17445 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.
How does CVE-2020-17445 affect picoTCP?
CVE-2020-17445 affects picoTCP version 1.7.0 by not checking for a valid length of the IPv6 destination options header, leading to the vulnerability.
How can I fix CVE-2020-17445?
To fix CVE-2020-17445, it is recommended to update to a version of picoTCP that is not affected.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-17445?
More information about CVE-2020-17445 can be found at the following references: [US-CERT Advisory](https://us-cert.cisa.gov/ics/advisories/icsa-20-343-01) and [CERT Vulnerability Note](https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/815128).