CVE-2020-14938
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.38%
Last modified
CVE-2020-14938 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in map.c in FreedroidRPG 1.0rc2. It assumes lengths of data sets read from saved game files. EPSS estimates a 1.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in map.c in FreedroidRPG 1.0rc2. It assumes lengths of data sets read from saved game files. It copies data from a file into a fixed-size heap-allocated buffer without size verification, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.
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 | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedroid | Freedroidrpg | 1.0 | Rc2 |
References
- https://bugs.freedroid.org/b/issue951Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://logicaltrust.net/blog/2020/02/freedroid.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.freedroid.org/b/issue951Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://logicaltrust.net/blog/2020/02/freedroid.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-14938?
An issue was discovered in map.c in FreedroidRPG 1.0rc2. It assumes lengths of data sets read from saved game files. It copies data from a file into a fixed-size heap-allocated buffer without size verification, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2020-14938?
CVE-2020-14938 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14938?
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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