HIGH
CVE-2020-7466
CWE-125Published: October 6, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The PPP implementation of MPD before 5.9 allows a remote attacker who can send specifically crafted PPP authentication message to cause the daemon to read beyond allocated memory buffer, which would result in a denial of service condition.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-7466 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
mpd_project1 product(s)
mpd
stormshield1 product(s)
stormshield network security
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://sourceforge.net/p/mpd/bugs/69/Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://sourceforge.net/p/mpd/svn/2374/Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://sourceforge.net/p/mpd/bugs/69/Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://sourceforge.net/p/mpd/svn/2374/Patch · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-7466
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-125
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 6, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-125)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-7466 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.