CVE-2020-16223

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 2.25%

Last modified

CVE-2020-16223 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Delta Electronics TPEditor Versions 1.97 and prior. A heap-based buffer overflow may be exploited by processing a specially crafted project file. EPSS estimates a 2.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Delta Electronics TPEditor Versions 1.97 and prior. A heap-based buffer overflow may be exploited by processing a specially crafted project file. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to read/modify information, execute arbitrary code, and/or crash the application.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
2.25%

80.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DeltawwTpeditor<= 1.97

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-16223?
Delta Electronics TPEditor Versions 1.97 and prior. A heap-based buffer overflow may be exploited by processing a specially crafted project file. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to read/modify information, execute arbitrary code, and/or crash the application.
How severe is CVE-2020-16223?
CVE-2020-16223 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16223?
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