CVE-2020-11896

The Treck TCP/IP stack before 6.0.1.66 allows Remote Code Execution, related to IPv4 tunneling

published June 17, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
37%
Percentile
98.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky flaw in the Treck TCP/IP stack allows remote code execution through IPv4 tunneling — it’s like giving away the keys to your digital fortress! 🔥 Think of it as a delivery service that misdelivers packages right into your home without checking the address. An IPv4 tunnel is a shortcut, and in this case, it’s a shortcut straight into your sensitive data! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain full control of the affected system. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, manipulation of device functionality, or even a complete takeover of the network. This kind of breach could be devastating for any organization relying on these systems!

Put simply

Think of it as a delivery service that misdelivers packages right into your home without checking the address. An IPv4 tunnel is a shortcut, and in this case, it’s a shortcut straight into your sensitive data! The Treck TCP/IP stack versions before 6.0.1.66 have a flaw that allows remote code execution via improperly handled IPv4 tunneling, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected devices without any authentication. This vulnerability could be exploited to run malicious commands remotely.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain full control of the affected system. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information, manipulation of device functionality, or even a complete takeover of the network. This kind of breach could be devastating for any organization relying on these systems! To safeguard your systems, upgrade the Treck TCP/IP stack to version 6.0.1.66 or later immediately. Review your network configurations to ensure there are no unnecessary IPv4 tunneling protocols in use. Regularly audit and update your systems to keep them secure. You've got this! Take action now and protect your network like the security hero you are! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.36852 · 98.5th percentile
Published
2020-06-17T10:21Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 JUN 10:21Z
    The Treck TCP/IP stack before 6.0.1.66 allows Remote Code Execution, related to IPv4 tunneling
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