NULL pointer dereference in Opensmtpd

CVE-2020-35680

smtpd/lka_filter.c in OpenSMTPD before 6.8.0p1, in certain configurations, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via a crafted pattern of client activity, because the filter state…

EPSS: 0.036 (88.1th 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:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-35680?
CVE-2020-35680 is a high-severity vulnerability in Opensmtpd, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2020-12-24.
How severe is CVE-2020-35680?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2020-35680 known to be exploited?
3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.