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CVE-2020-13601: Possible read out of bounds in dns read

Possible read out of bounds in dns read. Zephyr versions >= 1.14.2, >= 2.3.0 contain Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125). For more information, see https://github.com/zephyrproject-rtos/zephyr/security/advisories/GHSA-mm57-9hqw-qh44

CriticalCVSS 9Not KEV-listedUpdated
Glexia's TakeAutomated analysis

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2020-13601 is a critical out-of-bounds read issue in Zephyr’s DNS reading logic. Affected embedded or IoT products using the cited Zephyr versions could face confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The source bundle does not identify active exploitation or a specific fixed version. Exposure is most likely in embedded, IoT, or firmware products that include Zephyr and use the affected DNS code paths. Confirm actual exposure through software bill of materials, firmware manifests, and vendor advisories because downstream product impact is not listed. Treat this as a high-priority embedded software risk where Zephyr is present in deployed products. Urgency depends on whether affected firmware is exposed to networks and whether vendors have issued patched firmware. Mitigation focus: Identify products and firmware builds that include Zephyr.; Check Zephyr and downstream vendor advisories for patched or unaffected versions.; Prioritize updates for network-connected devices using DNS functionality..

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Critical
CVSS
9 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Official CVE source material

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
1Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
9CVSS 3.1CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H2.26Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

9Critical
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2020-13601Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
zephyrproject-rtoszephyr1.14.2, 2.3.0Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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CWE-125 · source CWE mapping

Out-of-bounds Read

Out-of-bounds Read represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.