CVE-2020-14931

Name: CVE-2020-14931
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-19T22:15:13.163+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-14931 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A stack-based buffer overflow in DMitry (Deepmagic Information Gathering Tool) 1.3a might allow remote WHOIS servers to execute arbitrary code via a long line in a response that is mishandled by nic_format_buff.. EPSS estimates a 2.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A stack-based buffer overflow in DMitry (Deepmagic Information Gathering Tool) 1.3a might allow remote WHOIS servers to execute arbitrary code via a long line in a response that is mishandled by nic_format_buff.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.58%

83.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dmitry Project	Dmitry	1.3a

References

https://github.com/jaygreig86/dmitry/issues/4Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/jaygreig86/dmitry/issues/4Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/10/msg00024.html

Timeline

Published: Jun 19, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-14931?

How severe is CVE-2020-14931?

CVE-2020-14931 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14931?

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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Source: NVD / NIST