CVE-2020-15475
CVE-2020-15475 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ntop Ndpi with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-416.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-416
- Affected product: Ntop Ndpi
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In nDPI through 3.2, ndpi_reset_packet_line_info in lib/ndpi_main.c omits certain reinitialization, leading to a use-after-free.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-15475?
- In nDPI through 3.2, ndpi_reset_packet_line_info in lib/ndpi_main.c omits certain reinitialization, leading to a use-after-free.
- How severe is CVE-2020-15475?
- CVE-2020-15475 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-15475 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-15475?
- CVE-2020-15475 affects Ntop Ndpi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-15475?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-15475 published?
- CVE-2020-15475 was published on 2020-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ntop:ndpi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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