CRITICAL CVSS 9.1
Published: 2021-01-26

CVE-2020-27299

honeywell opc_ua_tunneller Security Advisory (CVE-2020-27299)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2020-27299 impacting honeywell opc_ua_tunneller. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
The affected product is vulnerable to an out-of-bounds read, which may allow an attacker to obtain and disclose sensitive data information or cause the device to crash on the OPC UA Tunneller (versions prior to 6.3.0.8233).

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product honeywell / opc_ua_tunneller
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-125

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2020-27299 impacting honeywell opc_ua_tunneller.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2020-27299.yaml
id: cve-2020-27299

info:
  name: honeywell opc_ua_tunneller - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: critical
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2020-27299 affecting honeywell opc_ua_tunneller.
    Evaluation: The affected product is vulnerable to an out-of-bounds read, which may allow an attacker to obtain and disclose sensitive data information or cause th...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2020-27299
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
    cvss-score: 9.1
    cve-id: CVE-2020-27299
    cwe-id: CWE-125
  tags: cve,cve-2020-27299,honeywell,opc_ua_tunneller,critical

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "opc_ua_tunneller"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2020-27299.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2020-27299
# Target: honeywell opc_ua_tunneller | CVSS: 9.1 (CRITICAL)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2020-27299 (honeywell opc_ua_tunneller)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against honeywell opc_ua_tunneller scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2020-27299.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2020-27299
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install opc_ua_tunneller 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade opc_ua_tunneller 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update opc_ua_tunneller

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i opc_ua_tunneller 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i opc_ua_tunneller

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2020-27299 in honeywell opc_ua_tunneller?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update honeywell opc_ua_tunneller packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2020-27299?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2020-27299?

CVE-2020-27299 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
9.1
CRITICAL SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2020-27299
Weakness CWE-125
Vendor honeywell
Product opc_ua_tunneller
Published 2021-01-26
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H