CVE-2020-8284 (Low) detected in curlcurl-7_69_1, curlcurl-7_69_1

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CVE-2020-8284 - Low Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Libraries - curlcurl-7_69_1, curlcurl-7_69_1

Vulnerability Details

A malicious server can use the FTP PASV response to trick curl 7.73.0 and earlier into connecting back to a given IP address and port, and this way potentially make curl extract information about services that are otherwise private and not disclosed, for example doing port scanning and service banner extractions.

Publish Date: 2020-12-14

URL: CVE-2020-8284

CVSS 3 Score Details (3.7)

Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Network - Attack Complexity: High - Privileges Required: None - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: Low - Integrity Impact: None - Availability Impact: None

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: https://curl.se/docs/CVE-2020-8284.html

Release Date: 2020-12-14

Fix Resolution: 7.74.0

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:heavy_check_mark: This issue was automatically closed by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) was either marked as ignored or it is no longer part of the Mend inventory.

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:information_source: This issue was automatically re-opened by Mend because the vulnerable library in the specific branch(es) has been detected in the Mend inventory.