Integer overflow in Dpdk Data_plane_development_kit

CVE-2020-14378

An integer underflow in dpdk versions before 18.11.10 and before 19.11.5 in the `move_desc` function can lead to large amounts of CPU cycles being eaten up in a long running loop. An attacker could cause `move_desc` to get stuck in a 4,294…

EPSS: 0.004 (30.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 3.3 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-14378?
CVE-2020-14378 is a low-severity vulnerability in Dpdk Data_plane_development_kit, classified under Integer Underflow. CVSS score: 3.3/10. Published 2020-09-30.
How severe is CVE-2020-14378?
Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.3 out of 10.
Is CVE-2020-14378 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.