CVE Catalog

CVE-2020-8597

CriticalCVSS 9.8
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

eap.c in pppd in ppp versions 2.4.2 through 2.4.8 contains an rhostname buffer overflow in the eap_request and eap_response functions. The vulnerability affects EAP packet processing.

Risk Assessment

It may allow a remote attacker to trigger a buffer overflow, potentially leading to code execution or service crash. It affects systems running pppd with EAP support.

Recommendation

Update the ppp package to a fixed version or disable EAP support if not required. Verify whether pppd services are exposed to network traffic.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

eap.c in pppd in ppp 2.4.2 through 2.4.8 has an rhostname buffer overflow in the eap_request and eap_response functions.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS