CVE-2020-20230
First published: Mon Jul 19 2021(Updated: )
Mikrotik RouterOs before stable 6.47 suffers from an uncontrolled resource consumption in the sshd process. An authenticated remote attacker can cause a Denial of Service due to overloading the systems CPU.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MikroTik RouterOS | <6.47 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-20230?
CVE-2020-20230 is a vulnerability in Mikrotik RouterOS that allows an authenticated remote attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by consuming excessive system resources.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-20230?
The severity of CVE-2020-20230 is medium, with a severity score of 6.5.
How does CVE-2020-20230 affect Mikrotik RouterOS?
CVE-2020-20230 affects Mikrotik RouterOS versions before 6.47, causing uncontrolled resource consumption in the sshd process.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-20230?
An attacker with authenticated access to the affected Mikrotik RouterOS can exploit CVE-2020-20230 by overloading the system's CPU, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS) condition.
Is there a fix for CVE-2020-20230?
Yes, updating Mikrotik RouterOS to version 6.47 or later will fix the CVE-2020-20230 vulnerability.
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