#VU29101 Improper Null Termination in TCP/IP stack - CVE-2020-11908
Published: June 17, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU29101
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-11908
CWE-ID: CWE-170
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
TCP/IP stack
TCP/IP stack
Software vendor:
Placeful Inc.
Placeful Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper null termination in DHCP component. A remote attacker on the local network can send a specially crafted packet and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.