CVE-2020-20216: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Jul 7, 2021
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Updated

Mikrotik RouterOs 6.44.6 (long-term tree) suffers from a memory corruption vulnerability in the /nova/bin/graphing process. An authenticated remote attacker can cause a Denial of Service (NULL pointer dereference).

Affected Software

1 affected component
Mikrotik RouterOS=6.44.6

Event History

Jul 7, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:30 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability CVE-2020-20216?

CVE-2020-20216 is a memory corruption vulnerability in the /nova/bin/graphing process of Mikrotik RouterOS 6.44.6 (long-term tree).

2

How does this vulnerability affect Mikrotik RouterOS?

This vulnerability can cause a Denial of Service (NULL pointer dereference) on Mikrotik RouterOS 6.44.6 (long-term tree) when exploited by an authenticated remote attacker.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-20216?

The severity of CVE-2020-20216 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

4

How can I mitigate this vulnerability?

To mitigate CVE-2020-20216, update Mikrotik RouterOS to a version that is not vulnerable or apply the patches provided by MikroTik.

5

Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?

For more information about CVE-2020-20216, you can visit the following references: http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/May/10 and https://mikrotik.com/

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