CVE-2020-27372

Name: CVE-2020-27372
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-11T19:15:07.43+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-27372 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Brandy Basic V Interpreter 1.21 in the run_interpreter function.. EPSS estimates a 1.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Brandy Basic V Interpreter 1.21 in the run_interpreter function.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.40%

69.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Brandy Project	Brandy	1.21

References

https://sourceforge.net/p/brandy/bugs/10/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://sourceforge.net/p/brandy/bugs/10/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 11, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-27372?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Brandy Basic V Interpreter 1.21 in the run_interpreter function.

How severe is CVE-2020-27372?

CVE-2020-27372 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27372?

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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Source: NVD / NIST