CVE-2020-22617
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.25%
Last modified
CVE-2020-22617 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Ardour v5.12 contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the component ardour/libs/pbd/xml++.cc when using xmlFreeDoc and xmlXPathFreeContext.. EPSS estimates a 1.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Ardour v5.12 contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the component ardour/libs/pbd/xml++.cc when using xmlFreeDoc and xmlXPathFreeContext.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ardour | Ardour | 5.12 |
References
- https://github.com/Ardour/ardour/commit/96daa4036aPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://tracker.ardour.org/view.php?id=7926Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/Ardour/ardour/commit/96daa4036aPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://tracker.ardour.org/view.php?id=7926Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-22617?
Ardour v5.12 contains a use-after-free vulnerability in the component ardour/libs/pbd/xml++.cc when using xmlFreeDoc and xmlXPathFreeContext.
How severe is CVE-2020-22617?
CVE-2020-22617 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-22617?
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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