CVE-2020-11897

CRITICAL

The Treck TCP/IP stack before 5.0.1.35 has an Out-of-Bounds Write via multiple malformed IPv6 packets.

Affects 2 products across 3 vendors.

BCS8.16
CVSS 3.110.0
EPSS9.1%
Percentile95th
PatchPatched
CVSS Vector — Plain English Remotely exploitable over the network, low complexity, no authentication required, no user interaction needed, can impact systems beyond the vulnerable component, full confidentiality impact, full integrity impact, full availability impact.
CWE Weakness Definitions
CWE-787: Out-of-Bounds Write

Software writes data past buffer boundaries, corrupting memory and potentially enabling code execution.

◆ SAGE Intelligence — CITED Relevance Research Team

The Treck TCP/IP stack before 5.0.1.35 is vulnerable to an Out-of-Bounds Write via multiple malformed IPv6 packets, leading to potential remote code execution and system compromise. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 10.0, indicating critical severity.

BSID: BS-2020-GLOBAL-144022-C • Model: Qwen/Qwen2.5-72B-Instruct-AWQ • Confidence: HIGH

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-11897?
The Treck TCP/IP stack before 5.0.1.35 is vulnerable to an Out-of-Bounds Write via multiple malformed IPv6 packets, leading to potential remote code execution and system compromise. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 10.0, indicating critical severity.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-11897?
CVE-2020-11897 has CVSS 10.0 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS: 9.1%.
Is CVE-2020-11897 actively exploited?
No confirmed active exploitation of CVE-2020-11897 as of 2026-05-30.
How do I remediate CVE-2020-11897?
Priority: HIGH. Advisory: https://www.treck.com PSIRT: [email protected]
What systems are affected by CVE-2020-11897?
CVE-2020-11897 affects: Schneider-Electric, Treck, Treck, Wolfram Schneider.
What NERC-CIP standard applies to CVE-2020-11897?
NERC CIP CIP-007 CIP-007-R2: This CVE violates CIP-007-R2 as it allows unauthorized access to electronic security perimeters, potentially compromising the integrity and availability of critical systems.
What IEC 62443 requirement maps to CVE-2020-11897?
IEC 62443 SR 7.6: This CVE maps to SR 7.6 because it involves a vulnerability that can be exploited remotely, leading to loss of control and potential damage to industrial processes.
Vulnerability Details
CVE IDCVE-2020-11897
BSIDBS-2020-GLOBAL-144022-C BreachSpider Global ID
CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published2020-06-17
Last Modified2024-11-21
ICS Relevance70%
Weakness (CWE)
Verticals
ICS-OT
SourceNVD
Official Description

The Treck TCP/IP stack before 5.0.1.35 has an Out-of-Bounds Write via multiple malformed IPv6 packets.

Source: NIST NVD / MITRE CVE Database

Attack Vector Analysis — CITED Relevance

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted IPv6 packets to a target device running the affected Treck TCP/IP stack. The out-of-bounds write can lead to arbitrary code execution, allowing the attacker to gain control over the device. This attack can be performed remotely without any user interaction or authentication.

Exploitation Likelihood: MEDIUM

Affected Products
VendorProductFixed Version
Schneider-Electric —
Treck Tcp\/Ip
Treck Tcp/Ip
Wolfram Schneider —
Remediation
View Vendor Advisory →

Remediation Priority: HIGH

Vendor PSIRT: [email protected]
Threat Intelligence
● Threat Intelligence Validated: August 2026 | Threat Age: 2236 Days
CISA KEVNot in KEV catalog
Public ExploitNot confirmed
PoC CodeNot confirmed
● Virtual Patch — CITED Relevance SAGE Engine MEDIUM CONFIDENCE

Implement network segmentation and apply strict firewall rules to limit exposure to untrusted networks. Regularly monitor network traffic for suspicious activity.

No reliable network detection signature exists for this vulnerability class — apply the compensating controls above and the vendor patch. SAGE only publishes a network rule when a concrete on-the-wire signature can be grounded in the advisory.

NERC CIP: CIP-007 CIP-007-R2
This CVE violates CIP-007-R2 as it allows unauthorized access to electronic security perimeters, potentially compromising the integrity and availability of critical systems.
IEC 62443: SR 7.6
This CVE maps to SR 7.6 because it involves a vulnerability that can be exploited remotely, leading to loss of control and potential damage to industrial processes.

Virtual patch generated by CITED Relevance SAGE. Validate in isolated environment before production deployment. Compensating control only - does not replace vendor patch.

SAGE Enrichment Record — provenance & audit hash
ModelQwen/Qwen2.5-72B-Instruct-AWQ
ConfidenceHIGH
Enriched At2026-05-24
SHA-512 Audit Hashce7a16f9f7d6d946e160c44000c18525d18911e505f0e14fabe68fe6ea7341602dc679d212fe2a95fbb93b96b68e1250171da7db8a6d4fcecd2e1bb58f39d799
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