SB2020020522 - Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature in The Update Framework (TUF)



SB2020020522 - Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature in The Update Framework (TUF)

Published: February 5, 2020 Updated: May 18, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2020020522
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-6174)

CWE-ID: CWE-347 - Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the affected software does not verify the cryptographic signature for data. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.