CVE-2020-36403
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.58%
Last modified
CVE-2020-36403 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. HTSlib through 1.10.2 allows out-of-bounds write access in vcf_parse_format (called from vcf_parse and vcf_read).. EPSS estimates a 1.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
HTSlib through 1.10.2 allows out-of-bounds write access in vcf_parse_format (called from vcf_parse and vcf_read).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Htslib | Htslib | <= 1.10.2 |
References
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=24097Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/samtools/htslib/commit/dcd4b7304941a8832fba2d0fc4c1e716e7a4e72cPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/samtools/htslib/pull/1447Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=24097Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/samtools/htslib/commit/dcd4b7304941a8832fba2d0fc4c1e716e7a4e72cPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/samtools/htslib/pull/1447Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-36403?
HTSlib through 1.10.2 allows out-of-bounds write access in vcf_parse_format (called from vcf_parse and vcf_read).
How severe is CVE-2020-36403?
CVE-2020-36403 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36403?
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-2020-36403?
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