Vulnerability identifier: #VU29292
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
cURL
Client/Desktop applications /
Other client software
Vendor: curl.haxx.se
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to cURL sends a DNS query with the provided credentials for HTTP authentication when processing redirects. A remote attacker that controls a DNS server can gain access to HTTP authenticated credentials.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
cURL: 7.62.0 - 7.70.0
External links
http://curl.haxx.se/docs/CVE-2020-8169.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.