CVE-2020-18831
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.70%
Last modified
CVE-2020-18831 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer Overflow vulnerability in tEXtToDataBuf function in pngimage.cpp in Exiv2 0.27.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and other unspecified impacts via use of crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in tEXtToDataBuf function in pngimage.cpp in Exiv2 0.27.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and other unspecified impacts via use of crafted 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Exiv2 | Exiv2 | 0.27.1 |
References
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/828Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exiv2.org/download.htmlBroken Link
- https://github.com/Exiv2/exiv2/issues/828Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exiv2.org/download.htmlBroken Link
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-18831?
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in tEXtToDataBuf function in pngimage.cpp in Exiv2 0.27.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and other unspecified impacts via use of crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2020-18831?
CVE-2020-18831 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-18831?
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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