CVE-2020-20739
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.98%
Last modified
CVE-2020-20739 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. im_vips2dz in /libvips/libvips/deprecated/im_vips2dz.c in libvips before 8.8.2 has an uninitialized variable which may cause the leakage of remote server path or stack address.. EPSS estimates a 1.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
im_vips2dz in /libvips/libvips/deprecated/im_vips2dz.c in libvips before 8.8.2 has an uninitialized variable which may cause the leakage of remote server path or stack address.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libvips | Libvips | < 8.8.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 32 |
References
- https://github.com/libvips/libvips/issues/1419Exploit, Issue Tracking
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/11/msg00049.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ZULVPQQ4QDFSQCXFYBUXEM7UXJAOKLSP/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libvips/libvips/issues/1419Exploit, Issue Tracking
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/11/msg00049.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ZULVPQQ4QDFSQCXFYBUXEM7UXJAOKLSP/Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-20739?
im_vips2dz in /libvips/libvips/deprecated/im_vips2dz.c in libvips before 8.8.2 has an uninitialized variable which may cause the leakage of remote server path or stack address.
How severe is CVE-2020-20739?
CVE-2020-20739 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-20739?
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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