CVE-2020-25969
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.88%
Last modified
CVE-2020-25969 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. gnuplot v5.5 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the function plotrequest().. EPSS estimates a 0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
gnuplot v5.5 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the function plotrequest().
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gnuplot | Gnuplot | 5.5.0 |
References
- https://sourceforge.net/p/gnuplot/bugs/2311/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/gnuplot/bugs/2311/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-25969?
gnuplot v5.5 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the function plotrequest().
How severe is CVE-2020-25969?
CVE-2020-25969 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25969?
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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