CVE-2020-35605

Name: CVE-2020-35605
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-21T20:15:12.553+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-35605 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Graphics Protocol feature in graphics.c in kitty before 0.19.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code because a filename containing special characters can be included in an error message.. EPSS estimates a 3.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Graphics Protocol feature in graphics.c in kitty before 0.19.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code because a filename containing special characters can be included in an error message.

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

3.61%

88.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Kovidgoyal	Kitty	< 0.19.3
Debian	Debian Linux	10.0

References

https://github.com/kovidgoyal/kitty/commit/82c137878c2b99100a3cdc1c0f0efea069313901Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/kovidgoyal/kitty/issues/3128Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4819Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/kovidgoyal/kitty/commit/82c137878c2b99100a3cdc1c0f0efea069313901Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/kovidgoyal/kitty/issues/3128Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4819Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 21, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-35605?

How severe is CVE-2020-35605?

CVE-2020-35605 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35605?

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