CWE
330
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-27633

First published: Tue Oct 10 2023(Updated: )

In FNET 4.6.3, TCP ISNs are improperly random.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
butok FNET=4.6.3
open-iscsi
CycloneTCP
Multiple NDKTCPIP, Version 2.25 and prior
butok FNET
Contiki OS
uC/TCP-IP
Contiki-NG
uIP (EOL)
altran picoTCP-NG
picoTCP
MPLAB Net
Multiple Nucleus NET
Multiple Nucleus ReadyStart for ARM, MIPS, and PPC

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-27633?

    CVE-2020-27633 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential impact on TCP connections.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-27633?

    To fix CVE-2020-27633, update the affected software to the latest version where the randomization of TCP ISNs is properly implemented.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2020-27633?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2020-27633 include susceptibility to TCP connection hijacking or spoofing attacks.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-27633?

    CVE-2020-27633 affects FNET version 4.6.3 and multiple other embedded TCP/IP stacks prior to their respective fixed versions.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-27633?

    Currently, there is no officially recommended workaround for CVE-2020-27633 other than upgrading the software to a patched version.

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