CVE-2020-12825
HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 2.32%
Last modified
CVE-2020-12825 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. libcroco through 0.6.13 has excessive recursion in cr_parser_parse_any_core in cr-parser.c, leading to stack consumption.. EPSS estimates a 2.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
libcroco through 0.6.13 has excessive recursion in cr_parser_parse_any_core in cr-parser.c, leading to stack consumption.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Libcroco | <= 0.6.13 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/08/13/3Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/09/08/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/libcroco/-/issues/8Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-33Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/08/13/3Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/09/08/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/libcroco/-/issues/8Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-33Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-12825?
libcroco through 0.6.13 has excessive recursion in cr_parser_parse_any_core in cr-parser.c, leading to stack consumption.
How severe is CVE-2020-12825?
CVE-2020-12825 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12825?
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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