CVE-2020-14939
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.31%
Last modified
CVE-2020-14939 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in savestruct_internal.c in FreedroidRPG 1.0rc2. Saved game files are composed of Lua scripts that recover a game's state. EPSS estimates a 1.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in savestruct_internal.c in FreedroidRPG 1.0rc2. Saved game files are composed of Lua scripts that recover a game's state. A file can be modified to put any Lua code inside, leading to arbitrary code execution while loading.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/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/issue953Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://logicaltrust.net/blog/2020/02/freedroid.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.freedroid.org/b/issue953Exploit, 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-2020-14939?
An issue was discovered in savestruct_internal.c in FreedroidRPG 1.0rc2. Saved game files are composed of Lua scripts that recover a game's state. A file can be modified to put any Lua code inside, leading to arbitrary code execution while loading.
How severe is CVE-2020-14939?
CVE-2020-14939 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14939?
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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