7.8
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-9005

First published: Mon Feb 17 2020(Updated: )

meshsystem.dll in Valve Dota 2 through 2020-02-17 allows remote attackers to achieve code execution or denial of service by creating a gaming server with a crafted map, and inviting a victim to this server. A GetValue call is mishandled.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Dota 2<=2020-02-17

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-9005?

    CVE-2020-9005 is a vulnerability in meshsystem.dll in Valve Dota 2 that allows remote attackers to achieve code execution or denial of service.

  • How does CVE-2020-9005 work?

    CVE-2020-9005 works by creating a gaming server with a crafted map in Valve Dota 2 and inviting a victim to this server, where a mishandled GetValue call can be exploited.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-9005?

    The severity of CVE-2020-9005 is high with a severity value of 7.8.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-9005?

    To fix CVE-2020-9005, users should update to the latest version of Valve Dota 2 and ensure they are running the most recent security patches.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-9005?

    More information about CVE-2020-9005 can be found at the following link: [GitHub - CVE-2020-9005](https://github.com/bi7s/CVE/blob/master/CVE-2020-9005/README.md)

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