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CVE-2020-27259

8.8 · HIGH

The Omron CX-One Version 4.60 and prior may allow an attacker to supply a pointer to arbitrary memory locations, which may allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code.

Published Feb 9, 2021CWE-822EPSS 2.67%

Overview

CVE-2020-27259 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 9, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Omron CX-One Version 4.60 and prior may allow an attacker to supply a pointer to arbitrary memory locations, which may allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-27259?

CVE-2020-27259 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 9, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2020-27259?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-27259?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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