CVE-2020-6860
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.67%
Last modified
CVE-2020-6860 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. libmysofa 0.9.1 has a stack-based buffer overflow in readDataVar in hdf/dataobject.c during the reading of a header message attribute.. EPSS estimates a 1.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
libmysofa 0.9.1 has a stack-based buffer overflow in readDataVar in hdf/dataobject.c during the reading of a header message attribute.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Symonics | Libmysofa | 0.9.1 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
References
- https://github.com/hoene/libmysofa/issues/96Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/hoene/libmysofa/issues/96Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-6860?
libmysofa 0.9.1 has a stack-based buffer overflow in readDataVar in hdf/dataobject.c during the reading of a header message attribute.
How severe is CVE-2020-6860?
CVE-2020-6860 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6860?
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-2020-6860?
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