CVE-2020-6060
CVE-2020-6060 is a high-severity vulnerability in Minisnmpd Project Minisnmpd 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Minisnmpd Project Minisnmpd
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A stack buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the way MiniSNMPD version 1.4 handles multiple connections. A specially timed sequence of SNMP connections can trigger a stack overflow, resulting in a denial of service. To trigger this vulnerability, an attacker needs to simply initiate multiple connections to the server.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-6060?
- A stack buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the way MiniSNMPD version 1.4 handles multiple connections. A specially timed sequence of SNMP connections can trigger a stack overflow, resulting in a denial of service. To trigger this vulnerability, an attacker needs to simply initiate multiple connections to the server.
- How severe is CVE-2020-6060?
- CVE-2020-6060 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-2020-6060 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-6060?
- CVE-2020-6060 affects Minisnmpd Project Minisnmpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-6060?
- 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-2020-6060 published?
- CVE-2020-6060 was published on 2020-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2019-0977
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-0977
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:minisnmpd_project:minisnmpd:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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