# CVE-2020-14305: An out-of-bounds memory write flaw was found in how the Linux kernel’s Voice Over IP H.323 connection tracking functionality handled connect

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2020-12-02 · Updated: 2024-08-04

## Affected

- n/a kernel: kernel 4.12-rc1

## Description

An out-of-bounds memory write flaw was found in how the Linux kernel’s Voice Over IP H.323 connection tracking functionality handled connections on ipv6 port 1720. This flaw allows an unauthenticated remote user to crash the system, causing a denial of service. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to confidentiality, integrity, as well as system availability.

## What to do

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## Related

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## References

- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1850716
- https://bugs.openvz.org/browse/OVZ-7188
- https://patchwork.ozlabs.org/project/netfilter-devel/patch/c2385b5c-309c-cc64-2e10-a0ef62897502%40virtuozzo.com/
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201210-0004/

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