CWE
476 787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-20266: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Wed May 19 2021(Updated: )

Mikrotik RouterOs before 6.47 (stable tree) suffers from a memory corruption vulnerability in the /nova/bin/dot1x process. An authenticated remote attacker can cause a Denial of Service (NULL pointer dereference).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
MikroTik RouterOS<6.47

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this MikroTik RouterOS vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID for this MikroTik RouterOS vulnerability is CVE-2020-20266.

  • What is the severity rating of CVE-2020-20266?

    The severity rating of CVE-2020-20266 is medium with a value of 6.5.

  • How does CVE-2020-20266 affect MikroTik RouterOS?

    CVE-2020-20266 allows an authenticated remote attacker to cause a Denial of Service (NULL pointer dereference) on MikroTik RouterOS versions before 6.47 (stable tree) by exploiting a memory corruption vulnerability in the /nova/bin/dot1x process.

  • What is the affected software for CVE-2020-20266?

    The affected software for CVE-2020-20266 is MikroTik RouterOS versions before 6.47 (stable tree).

  • Are there any references available for CVE-2020-20266?

    Yes, references for CVE-2020-20266 can be found at the following links: [link1](https://github.com/cq674350529/pocs_slides/blob/master/pocs/MikroTik/vul_dot1x/README.md), [link2](https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/May/11).

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