Buffer overflow in Mz-automation Libiec61850

CVE-2020-15158

In libIEC61850 before version 1.4.3, when a message with COTP message length field with value < 4 is received an integer underflow will happen leading to heap buffer overflow. This can cause an application crash or on some platforms even t…

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.020 (78.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.7 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-15158?
CVE-2020-15158 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mz-automation Libiec61850, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 7.7/10. Published 2020-08-26.
How severe is CVE-2020-15158?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.7 out of 10.