CVE-2020-20740
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.05%
Last modified
CVE-2020-20740 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. PDFResurrect before 0.20 lack of header validation checks causes heap-buffer-overflow in pdf_get_version().. EPSS estimates a 1.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
PDFResurrect before 0.20 lack of header validation checks causes heap-buffer-overflow in pdf_get_version().
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pdfresurrect Project | Pdfresurrect | < 0.20 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 32 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 |
References
- https://github.com/enferex/pdfresurrect/commit/1b422459f07353adce2878806d5247d9e91fb397Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/enferex/pdfresurrect/issues/14Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/12/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/enferex/pdfresurrect/commit/1b422459f07353adce2878806d5247d9e91fb397Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/enferex/pdfresurrect/issues/14Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/12/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-20740?
PDFResurrect before 0.20 lack of header validation checks causes heap-buffer-overflow in pdf_get_version().
How severe is CVE-2020-20740?
CVE-2020-20740 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-2020-20740?
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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