Out-of-bounds read in NSS component in F5OS and Traffix SDC



Risk Medium
Patch available NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-12403
CWE-ID CWE-125
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 F5OS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Traffix SDC
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

Vendor F5 Networks

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU45799

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-12403

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition when processing data encrypted with CHACHA20-POLY1305 ciphersuite. A remote attacker can trick the victim to connect to a malicious server and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

F5OS: 1.1.0

Traffix SDC: 5.1.0 CF 19 - 5.1.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K13290208


Q & A

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.



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