CVE-2020-7466
First published: Tue Oct 06 2020(Updated: )
The PPP implementation of MPD before 5.9 allows a remote attacker who can send specifically crafted PPP authentication message to cause the daemon to read beyond allocated memory buffer, which would result in a denial of service condition.
Credit: secteam@freebsd.org secteam@freebsd.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mpd Project Mpd | <5.9 | |
| Stormshield Stormshield Network Security | >=4.0.0<4.3.17 | |
| Stormshield Stormshield Network Security | =4.4.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-7466?
CVE-2020-7466 is a vulnerability in the PPP implementation of MPD before version 5.9.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-7466?
The severity of CVE-2020-7466 is rated as high, with a severity value of 7.5.
How does CVE-2020-7466 affect the affected software?
CVE-2020-7466 affects the software Mpd Project Mpd before version 5.9 and Stormshield Network Security before version 4.3.17 or version 4.4.0 exactly.
How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2020-7466?
A remote attacker can exploit CVE-2020-7466 by sending specifically crafted PPP authentication messages to the vulnerable daemon.
Are there any references for CVE-2020-7466?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2020-7466 at the following references: [Link1](https://sourceforge.net/p/mpd/bugs/69/) and [Link2](https://sourceforge.net/p/mpd/svn/2374/).
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