vulnerability
Oracle Linux: CVE-2020-8597: ELSA-2020-0630: ppp security update (IMPORTANT) (Multiple Advisories)
| Severity | CVSS | Published | Added | Modified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P) | Feb 3, 2020 | Mar 2, 2020 | Dec 3, 2025 |
Severity
7
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Published
Feb 3, 2020
Added
Mar 2, 2020
Modified
Dec 3, 2025
Description
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.
A buffer overflow flaw was found in the ppp package in versions 2.4.2 through 2.4.8. The bounds check for the rhostname was improperly constructed in the EAP request and response functions which could allow a buffer overflow to occur. Data confidentiality and integrity, as well as system availability, are all at risk with this vulnerability.
A buffer overflow flaw was found in the ppp package in versions 2.4.2 through 2.4.8. The bounds check for the rhostname was improperly constructed in the EAP request and response functions which could allow a buffer overflow to occur. Data confidentiality and integrity, as well as system availability, are all at risk with this vulnerability.
Solutions
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