PatchTheCVECVE-2020-25197: A code injection vulnerability exists in one of the webpages in GE Reason RT430, RT431 & RT434 GNSS clocks in
CVE-2020-25197 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting rt430 firmware, rt431 firmware, rt434 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A code injection vulnerability exists in one of the webpages in GE Reason RT430, RT431 & RT434 GNSS clocks in firmware versions prior to version 08A06 that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.8 (Critical) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 3.2% (top 12%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-94 |
| Published | 2022-03-18 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2020-25197?
rt430 firmware: upgrade to 08a06; rt431 firmware: upgrade to 08a06; rt434 firmware: upgrade to 08a06. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-25197 being exploited?
CVE-2020-25197 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2020-25197 affect?
CVE-2020-25197 affects rt430 firmware, rt431 firmware, rt434 firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). A code injection vulnerability exists in one of the webpages in GE Reason RT430, RT431 & RT434 GNSS clocks in firmware versions prior to version 08A06 that could allow an authenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system
How urgent is CVE-2020-25197?
Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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