CVE-2020-6058
CVE-2020-6058 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Minisnmpd Project Minisnmpd with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
- CVSS v2: 6.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Minisnmpd Project Minisnmpd
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An exploitable out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the way MiniSNMPD version 1.4 parses incoming SNMP packets. A specially crafted SNMP request can trigger an out-of-bounds memory read, which can result in the disclosure of sensitive information and denial of service. To trigger this vulnerability, an attacker needs to send a specially crafted packet to the vulnerable server.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-6058?
- An exploitable out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the way MiniSNMPD version 1.4 parses incoming SNMP packets. A specially crafted SNMP request can trigger an out-of-bounds memory read, which can result in the disclosure of sensitive information and denial of service. To trigger this vulnerability, an attacker needs to send a specially crafted packet to the vulnerable server.
- How severe is CVE-2020-6058?
- CVE-2020-6058 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, 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 none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-6058 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-6058?
- CVE-2020-6058 affects Minisnmpd Project Minisnmpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-6058?
- 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-2020-6058 published?
- CVE-2020-6058 was published on 2020-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:minisnmpd_project:minisnmpd:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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