CVE-2020-25109: 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. The number of DNS queries/responses (set in a DNS header) is not checked against the data present. 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·10:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:58 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-2020-25109?

CVE-2020-25109 has been identified as a potential Denial-of-Service vulnerability and may allow for Remote Code Execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-25109?

To fix CVE-2020-25109, ensure that you update to the latest version of the affected software that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2020-25109?

CVE-2020-25109 affects Ethernut in Nut/OS versions up to 5.1 and several other open-source networking products.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-25109?

CVE-2020-25109 is categorized as a DNS implementation vulnerability leading to Denial-of-Service and possibly Remote Code Execution.

5

Can CVE-2020-25109 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-25109 can potentially be exploited remotely due to the nature of the DNS implementation flaw.

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