CVE-2020-9430: debian debian_linux Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 7.5v3.1HighModified
AliasesUBUNTU-CVE-2020-9430DEBIAN-CVE-2020-9430
Published 27-02-2020Last modified 04-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-9430 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in debian debian_linux. EPSS estimates a 2.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 86.2% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
2.81%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits2reference
Advisory lineage
Upstream 0 · Downstream 4 · Related 3Timeline
- 27-02-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In Wireshark 3.2.0 to 3.2.1, 3.0.0 to 3.0.8, and 2.6.0 to 2.6.14, the WiMax DLMAP dissector could crash. This was addressed in plugins/epan/wimax/msg_dlmap.c by validating a length field.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 3 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesAll 3 agree
- OSV · UbuntuEcosystem advisory · calculated7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
- OSV · DebianEcosystem advisory · calculated7.5HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.81%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
86%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 2.81% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score2.81%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
2 foundExploit Reference (bugs.wireshark.org)
Maturity: unknown
Exploit Reference (bugs.wireshark.org)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Debian2 products
- wireshark< 3.2.2-1
- debian_linuxEOL9.0
Fedoraproject1 product
- fedoraEOL30 | 31 | 32
Opensuse1 product
- leapEOL15.1
Ubuntu1 product
- wiresharkAll versions (No fix recorded)
Wireshark1 product
- wireshark≥ 2.6.0, ≤ 2.6.14 | ≥ 3.0.0, ≤ 3.0.8 | ≥ 3.2.0, ≤ 3.2.1
5 vendors · 6 products
References
16 links- bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=16368X Refsource MISCREPORTExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
- bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=16383X Refsource MISCREPORTExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
- code.wireshark.org/review/…X Refsource MISC
- code.wireshark.org/review/…X Refsource MISC
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00027.htmlVendor AdvisoryX Refsource SUSEMailing ListThird Party Advisory
Show all 16 references
lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/02/msg00008.htmlMailing ListX Refsource MLISTThird Party Advisory