CVE-2020-8579
CVE-2020-8579 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netapp Clustered Data Ontap 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.
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
- Affected product: Netapp Clustered Data Ontap
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Clustered Data ONTAP versions 9.7 through 9.7P7 are susceptible to a vulnerability which allows an attacker with access to an intercluster LIF to cause a Denial of Service (DoS).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-8579?
- Clustered Data ONTAP versions 9.7 through 9.7P7 are susceptible to a vulnerability which allows an attacker with access to an intercluster LIF to cause a Denial of Service (DoS).
- How severe is CVE-2020-8579?
- CVE-2020-8579 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-2020-8579 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-2020-8579?
- CVE-2020-8579 primarily affects Netapp Clustered Data Ontap. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-8579?
- 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-2020-8579 published?
- CVE-2020-8579 was published on 2020-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (6)
- cpe:2.3:a:netapp:clustered_data_ontap:9.7:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:netapp:clustered_data_ontap:9.7:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:netapp:clustered_data_ontap:9.7:p2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:netapp:clustered_data_ontap:9.7:p3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:netapp:clustered_data_ontap:9.7:p6:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:netapp:clustered_data_ontap:9.7:p7:*:*:*:*:*:*
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