CVE-2020-25559
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.56%
Last modified
CVE-2020-25559 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. gnuplot 5.5 is affected by double free when executing print_set_output. This may result in context-dependent arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 1.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
gnuplot 5.5 is affected by double free when executing print_set_output. This may result in context-dependent arbitrary code execution.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gnuplot | Gnuplot | 5.5.0 |
References
- https://sourceforge.net/p/gnuplot/bugs/2312/Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/gnuplot/bugs/2312/Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-25559?
gnuplot 5.5 is affected by double free when executing print_set_output. This may result in context-dependent arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2020-25559?
CVE-2020-25559 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25559?
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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