HIGH

CVE-2020-35488

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

19.4%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

The fileop module of the NXLog service in NXLog Community Edition 2.10.2150 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a crafted Syslog payload to the Syslog service. This attack requires a specific configuration. Also, the name of the directory created must use a Syslog field. (For example, on Linux it is not possible to create a .. directory. On Windows, it is not possible to create a CON directory.)

Technical details

Published
1/5/2021
Exploit-DB
EDB-49283

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-35488?

The fileop module of the NXLog service in NXLog Community Edition 2.10.2150 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a crafted Syslog payload to the Syslog service. This attack requires a specific configuration. Also, the name of the directory created must use a Syslog field. (For example, on Linux it is not possible to create a .. directory. On Windows, it is not possible to create a CON directory.)

Is CVE-2020-35488 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2020-35488 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 19.4%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-35488?

CVE-2020-35488 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).

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