CVE-2020-25821
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.41%
Last modified
CVE-2020-25821 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. peg-markdown 0.4.14 has a NULL pointer dereference in process_raw_blocks in markdown_lib.c. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer. EPSS estimates a 1.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
peg-markdown 0.4.14 has a NULL pointer dereference in process_raw_blocks in markdown_lib.c. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Peg-Markdown Project | Peg-Markdown | 0.4.14 |
References
- https://github.com/jgm/peg-markdown/issues/43Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/jgm/peg-markdown/issues/43Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-25821?
peg-markdown 0.4.14 has a NULL pointer dereference in process_raw_blocks in markdown_lib.c. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer
How severe is CVE-2020-25821?
CVE-2020-25821 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25821?
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-2020-25821?
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