CVE-2020-13160
CriticalPublic exploitAnyDesk before 5.5.3 on Linux and FreeBSD has a format string vulnerability that can be exploited for remote code execution.
Published Jun 9, 2020 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2020-13160 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Anydesk.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Anydesk 5.5.3.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
81%
Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
AnyDesk before 5.5.3 on Linux and FreeBSD has a format string vulnerability that can be exploited for remote code execution.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AnydeskAnydesk | See advisory | 5.5.3 |
Patched Releases
Anydesk
5.5.3
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 9, 2020
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-134 Use of Externally-Controlled Format String
References
- advisoryhttps://download.anydesk.com/changelog.txt
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158291/AnyDesk-GUI-Format-String-Write.html
- exploithttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/161628/AnyDesk-5.5.2-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- exploithttps://devel0pment.de/?p=1881
- exploitMSF cve_2020_13160_anydesk.rb
FAQ
Common Questions.
AnyDesk before 5.5.3 on Linux and FreeBSD has a format string vulnerability that can be exploited for remote code execution.
Affected: Anydesk. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Anydesk 5.5.3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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