CVE-2020-7465
CVE-2020-7465 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mpd Project Mpd 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Mpd Project Mpd
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The L2TP implementation of MPD before 5.9 allows a remote attacker who can send specifically crafted L2TP control packet with AVP Q.931 Cause Code to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-7465?
- The L2TP implementation of MPD before 5.9 allows a remote attacker who can send specifically crafted L2TP control packet with AVP Q.931 Cause Code to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption).
- How severe is CVE-2020-7465?
- CVE-2020-7465 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-2020-7465 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-7465?
- CVE-2020-7465 primarily affects Mpd Project Mpd. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-7465?
- 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-2020-7465 published?
- CVE-2020-7465 was published on 2020-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:mpd_project:mpd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:stormshield:stormshield_network_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:stormshield:stormshield_network_security:4.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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