CVE-2020-12861
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 3.04%
Last modified
CVE-2020-12861 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A heap buffer overflow in SANE Backends before 1.0.30 allows a malicious device connected to the same local network as the victim to execute arbitrary code, aka GHSL-2020-080.. EPSS estimates a 3.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A heap buffer overflow in SANE Backends before 1.0.30 allows a malicious device connected to the same local network as the victim to execute arbitrary code, aka GHSL-2020-080.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sane-Project | Sane Backends | < 1.0.30 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 20.04 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.1 |
| Opensuse | Leap | 15.2 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00079.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00003.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://alioth-lists.debian.net/pipermail/sane-announce/2020/000041.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2020-075-libsaneExploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4470-1/Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00079.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-11/msg00003.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://alioth-lists.debian.net/pipermail/sane-announce/2020/000041.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2020-075-libsaneExploit, Vendor Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4470-1/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-12861?
A heap buffer overflow in SANE Backends before 1.0.30 allows a malicious device connected to the same local network as the victim to execute arbitrary code, aka GHSL-2020-080.
How severe is CVE-2020-12861?
CVE-2020-12861 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12861?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2020-12861?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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