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CVE-2020-29562

MEDIUMCVSS 4.8/10EPSS 1.51%

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CVE-2020-29562 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The iconv function in the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) 2.30 to 2.32, when converting UCS4 text containing an irreversible character, fails an assertion in the code path and aborts the program, potentially resulting in a denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 1.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The iconv function in the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) 2.30 to 2.32, when converting UCS4 text containing an irreversible character, fails an assertion in the code path and aborts the program, potentially resulting in a denial of service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
4.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.51%

71.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnuGlibc>= 2.30, <= 2.32
FedoraprojectFedora32
NetappE-Series Santricity Os Controller>= 11.0.0, <= 11.60.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-29562?
The iconv function in the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) 2.30 to 2.32, when converting UCS4 text containing an irreversible character, fails an assertion in the code path and aborts the program, potentially resulting in a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2020-29562?
CVE-2020-29562 has a CVSS score of 4.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-29562?
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