CVE-2020-5778
CVE-2020-5778 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tradingtechnologies Trading Technologies Messaging with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-20.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Tradingtechnologies Trading Technologies Messaging
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A flaw exists in Trading Technologies Messaging 7.1.28.3 (ttmd.exe) due to improper validation of user-supplied data when processing a type 8 message sent to default TCP RequestPort 10200. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this issue, via a specially crafted message, to terminate ttmd.exe.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-5778?
- A flaw exists in Trading Technologies Messaging 7.1.28.3 (ttmd.exe) due to improper validation of user-supplied data when processing a type 8 message sent to default TCP RequestPort 10200. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this issue, via a specially crafted message, to terminate ttmd.exe.
- How severe is CVE-2020-5778?
- CVE-2020-5778 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-5778 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-2020-5778?
- CVE-2020-5778 affects Tradingtechnologies Trading Technologies Messaging. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-5778?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-5778 published?
- CVE-2020-5778 was published on 2020-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:tradingtechnologies:trading_technologies_messaging:7.1.28.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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