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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-36254

First published: Thu Feb 25 2021(Updated: )

scp.c in Dropbear before 2020.79 mishandles the filename of . or an empty filename, a related issue to CVE-2018-20685.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Dropbear SSH<2020.79

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-36254?

    The severity of CVE-2020-36254 is classified as a medium vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-36254?

    To fix CVE-2020-36254, upgrade Dropbear to version 2020.79 or later.

  • What impact does CVE-2020-36254 have on Dropbear users?

    CVE-2020-36254 allows attackers to potentially exploit mishandling of filenames, which may lead to unexpected behavior.

  • Is CVE-2020-36254 related to any other vulnerabilities?

    Yes, CVE-2020-36254 is related to CVE-2018-20685.

  • Which versions of Dropbear are affected by CVE-2020-36254?

    Dropbear versions before 2020.79 are affected by CVE-2020-36254.

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