CVE-2020-11291

Possible buffer overflow while updating ikev2 parameters for delete payloads received during informational exchange due to lack of check of input validation…

Critical · published June 9, 2021

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
60.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A missing input validation check in the IKEv2 payload handling could lead to a devastating buffer overflow! Think of it like a restaurant that neglects to check the kitchen orders before they serve a dish. If someone slips in a giant portion of something messy, it could overwhelm the entire service, causing chaos in the kitchen! An attacker could exploit this flaw during the update process, potentially leading to remote code execution on vulnerable devices. This could allow them to manipulate the system, steal data, or render devices inoperable—talk about a nightmare in your tech ecosystem!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that neglects to check the kitchen orders before they serve a dish. If someone slips in a giant portion of something messy, it could overwhelm the entire service, causing chaos in the kitchen! CVE-2020-11291 is a critical buffer overflow vulnerability caused by inadequate input validation of certain parameters in IKEv2 payloads from the ePDG server affecting various Snapdragon platforms.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw during the update process, potentially leading to remote code execution on vulnerable devices. This could allow them to manipulate the system, steal data, or render devices inoperable—talk about a nightmare in your tech ecosystem! To protect your systems, ensure that you update to the patched version provided by your OEM. Implement additional input validation checks and monitor for unusual activity to safeguard against potential exploitation. Testing the configuration settings could also help mitigate risks! You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll secure your systems in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00937 · 60.5th percentile
Published
2021-06-09T06:20Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 JUN 06:20Z
    Possible buffer overflow while updating ikev2 parameters for delete payloads received during informational exchange due to lack of check of input validation…
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