CVE-2020-23922
HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 2.23%
Last modified
CVE-2020-23922 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in giflib through 5.1.4. DumpScreen2RGB in gif2rgb.c has a heap-based buffer over-read.. EPSS estimates a 2.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in giflib through 5.1.4. DumpScreen2RGB in gif2rgb.c has a heap-based buffer over-read.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Giflib Project | Giflib | <= 5.1.4 |
| Apache | Bookkeeper | 4.12.1 |
References
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/126.htmlTechnical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/giflib/bugs/151/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/126.htmlTechnical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/giflib/bugs/151/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-23922?
An issue was discovered in giflib through 5.1.4. DumpScreen2RGB in gif2rgb.c has a heap-based buffer over-read.
How severe is CVE-2020-23922?
CVE-2020-23922 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-23922?
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-2020-23922?
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