7.5
CWE
681 787 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-6582: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Mar 16 2020(Updated: )

Nagios NRPE 3.2.1 has a Heap-Based Buffer Overflow, as demonstrated by interpretation of a small negative number as a large positive number during a bzero call.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Nagios Remote Plugin Executor=3.2.1
Fedora=32

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-6582?

    CVE-2020-6582 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution resulting from a heap-based buffer overflow.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-6582?

    To fix CVE-2020-6582, update Nagios NRPE to version 3.2.2 or later, which includes the necessary patches.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2020-6582?

    CVE-2020-6582 affects Nagios Remote Plugin Executor version 3.2.1 and Fedora version 32.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-6582?

    CVE-2020-6582 is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2020-6582?

    Exploitation of CVE-2020-6582 can lead to remote code execution, potentially allowing an attacker to gain control of the affected system.

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