Vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel

CVE-2020-25645

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel in versions before 5.9-rc7. Traffic between two Geneve endpoints may be unencrypted when IPsec is configured to encrypt traffic for the specific UDP port used by the GENEVE tunnel allowing anyone betwee…

EPSS: 0.024 (81.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-25645?
CVE-2020-25645 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2020-10-13.
How severe is CVE-2020-25645?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2020-25645 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.