CVE-2020-23915
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.89%
Last modified
CVE-2020-23915 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in cpp-peglib through v0.1.12. peg::resolve_escape_sequence() in peglib.h has a heap-based buffer over-read.. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in cpp-peglib through v0.1.12. peg::resolve_escape_sequence() in peglib.h has a heap-based buffer over-read.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cpp-Peglib Project | Cpp-Peglib | <= 0.1.12 |
References
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/126.htmlTechnical Description
- https://github.com/yhirose/cpp-peglib/commit/b3b29ce8f3acf3a32733d930105a17d7b0ba347ePatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/yhirose/cpp-peglib/issues/122Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/126.htmlTechnical Description
- https://github.com/yhirose/cpp-peglib/commit/b3b29ce8f3acf3a32733d930105a17d7b0ba347ePatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/yhirose/cpp-peglib/issues/122Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-23915?
An issue was discovered in cpp-peglib through v0.1.12. peg::resolve_escape_sequence() in peglib.h has a heap-based buffer over-read.
How severe is CVE-2020-23915?
CVE-2020-23915 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-23915?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2020-23915?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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