CVE-2020-15904
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.05%
Last modified
CVE-2020-15904 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A buffer overflow in the patching routine of bsdiff4 before 1.2.0 allows an attacker to write to heap memory (beyond allocated bounds) via a crafted patch file.. EPSS estimates a 1.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A buffer overflow in the patching routine of bsdiff4 before 1.2.0 allows an attacker to write to heap memory (beyond allocated bounds) via a crafted patch file.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pypi | Bsdiff4 | < 1.2.0 |
References
- https://github.com/ilanschnell/bsdiff4/blob/master/CHANGELOG.txtRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ilanschnell/bsdiff4/commit/49a4cee2feef7deaf9d89e5e793a8824930284d7Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ilanschnell/bsdiff4/blob/master/CHANGELOG.txtRelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ilanschnell/bsdiff4/commit/49a4cee2feef7deaf9d89e5e793a8824930284d7Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-15904?
A buffer overflow in the patching routine of bsdiff4 before 1.2.0 allows an attacker to write to heap memory (beyond allocated bounds) via a crafted patch file.
How severe is CVE-2020-15904?
CVE-2020-15904 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-15904?
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-2020-15904?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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