CVE-2020-25107: Critical severity ethernut nut/os vulnerability

Published Dec 11, 2020
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Updated

An issue was discovered in the DNS implementation in Ethernut in Nut/OS 5.1. There is no check on whether a domain name has '\0' termination. This may lead to successful Denial-of-Service, and possibly Remote Code Execution.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Ethernut Nut\/os<=5.1
Multiple (open source) uIP-Contiki-OS (end-of-life [EOL]), Version 3.0 and prior
Multiple (open source) uIP-Contiki-NG, Version 4.5 and prior
Multiple (open source) uIP (EOL), Version 1.0 and prior
Multiple (open source) open-iscsi, Version 2.1.12 and prior
Multiple (open source) picoTCP-NG, Version 1.7.0 and prior
Multiple (open source) picoTCP (EOL), Version 1.7.0 and prior
Multiple (open source) FNET, Version 4.6.3
Multiple (open source) Nut/Net, Version 5.1 and prior

Event History

Dec 11, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:57 PM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-25107?

CVE-2020-25107 has the potential for Denial-of-Service and possibly Remote Code Execution, making it a significant vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-25107?

To fix CVE-2020-25107, ensure that domain names are properly checked for '\0' termination before processing.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2020-25107?

CVE-2020-25107 affects Nut/OS 5.1, uIP-Contiki-OS versions 3.0 and prior, uIP-Contiki-NG versions 4.5 and prior, and several other open-source products.

4

Can CVE-2020-25107 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-25107 can potentially be exploited remotely, as the vulnerability is related to DNS implementation.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-25107?

Check the respective vendors for a patch, as remediation steps may differ based on the specific affected software.

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