CVE-2020-12267
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.35%
Last modified
CVE-2020-12267 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. setMarkdown in Qt before 5.14.2 has a use-after-free related to QTextMarkdownImporter::insertBlock.. EPSS estimates a 2.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
setMarkdown in Qt before 5.14.2 has a use-after-free related to QTextMarkdownImporter::insertBlock.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qt | Qt | 5.14.1 |
References
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=20450Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://codereview.qt-project.org/c/qt/qtbase/+/291706Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-38Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=20450Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://codereview.qt-project.org/c/qt/qtbase/+/291706Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-38Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-12267?
setMarkdown in Qt before 5.14.2 has a use-after-free related to QTextMarkdownImporter::insertBlock.
How severe is CVE-2020-12267?
CVE-2020-12267 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12267?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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