CVE-2020-10756
CWE-125Published: July 9, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability was found in the SLiRP networking implementation of the QEMU emulator. This flaw occurs in the icmp6_send_echoreply() routine while replying to an ICMP echo request, also known as ping. This flaw allows a malicious guest to leak the contents of the host memory, resulting in possible information disclosure. This flaw affects versions of libslirp before 4.3.1.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-10756 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-10756 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts