CVE-2020-25928

The DNS feature in InterNiche NicheStack TCP/IP 4.0.1 is affected by: Buffer Overflow

published August 18, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A specific DNS response packet can trigger a buffer overflow in InterNiche NicheStack, leading to potential chaos! Anyone could execute arbitrary code remotely—yikes! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant kitchen that never checks the size of the ingredients it receives. If a delivery person brings in an oversized bag of flour, the chef could end up with flour everywhere, or worse, the recipe could go completely awry! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, leading to devastating consequences like data breaches or service disruptions. It’s a recipe for disaster that could leave your infrastructure vulnerable to attacks and outages!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant kitchen that never checks the size of the ingredients it receives. If a delivery person brings in an oversized bag of flour, the chef could end up with flour everywhere, or worse, the recipe could go completely awry! The vulnerability arises from the DNS response processing functions failing to validate the 'response data length' in DNS packets. This oversight allows for out-of-bounds memory operations, which can be exploited to execute arbitrary code or cause denial-of-service conditions.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, leading to devastating consequences like data breaches or service disruptions. It’s a recipe for disaster that could leave your infrastructure vulnerable to attacks and outages! To mitigate this risk, ensure you upgrade to the latest secure version of InterNiche NicheStack as soon as possible. Additionally, consider implementing input validation on DNS responses to prevent exploitation. Regularly audit your network for any unexpected behavior to catch potential attacks early! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be well on your way to keeping your system safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03627 · 89.5th percentile
Published
2021-08-18T18:41Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 AUG 18:41Z
    The DNS feature in InterNiche NicheStack TCP/IP 4.0.1 is affected by: Buffer Overflow
    cvelistv5