CVE-2020-22844: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 28, 2022
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Updated

A buffer overflow in Mikrotik RouterOS 6.47 allows unauthenticated attackers to cause a denial of service (DOS) via crafted SMB requests.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Mikrotik RouterOS=6.47

Event History

Feb 28, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:48 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-22844?

The severity of CVE-2020-22844 is high with a severity value of 7.5.

2

How can unauthenticated attackers exploit CVE-2020-22844?

Unauthenticated attackers can exploit CVE-2020-22844 by sending crafted SMB requests to the vulnerable Mikrotik RouterOS 6.47.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2020-22844?

The impact of CVE-2020-22844 is a denial of service (DOS) attack, which can cause the affected Mikrotik RouterOS to become unresponsive.

4

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2020-22844?

No, authentication is not required to exploit CVE-2020-22844.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-22844?

More information about CVE-2020-22844 can be found at the following references: [link1](https://github.com/colorlight/mikrotik_poc/blob/master/two_vulns.md), [link2](https://mikrotik.com/support).

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