CVE-2020-25112
First published: Fri Dec 11 2020(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in the IPv6 stack in Contiki through 3.0. There are inconsistent checks for IPv6 header extension lengths. This leads to Denial-of-Service and potential Remote Code Execution via a crafted ICMPv6 echo packet.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Contiki-os Contiki-os | <=3.0 | |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-25112?
CVE-2020-25112 is a vulnerability in the IPv6 stack in Contiki through 3.0 that can result in Denial-of-Service and potential Remote Code Execution.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-25112?
The severity of CVE-2020-25112 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
How does CVE-2020-25112 impact Contiki OS?
CVE-2020-25112 affects Contiki OS versions up to and including 3.0.
How can CVE-2020-25112 be exploited?
CVE-2020-25112 can be exploited by sending a crafted ICMPv6 echo packet.
Is there a fix for CVE-2020-25112?
At the moment, there is no known fix for CVE-2020-25112. It is recommended to follow any advisories from the Contiki OS project for updates or patches.
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