Vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel
CVE-2020-36516
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 5.16.11. The mixed IPID assignment method with the hash-based IPID assignment policy allows an off-path attacker to inject data into a victim's TCP session or terminate that session.
Vulnerability class: POODLE (CVE-2014-3566)
EPSS: 0.007 (48.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.9 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (Technical Description, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-36516?
- CVE-2020-36516 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm. CVSS score: 5.9/10. Published 2022-02-26.
- How severe is CVE-2020-36516?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.9 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2020-36516 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.