CVE-2020-9359
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.45%
Last modified
CVE-2020-9359 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. KDE Okular before 1.10.0 allows code execution via an action link in a PDF document.. EPSS estimates a 1.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
KDE Okular before 1.10.0 allows code execution via an action link in a PDF document.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kde | Okular | < 1.10.0 |
| Kde | Okular | >= 19.12.0, < 19.12.3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 30 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 31 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 32 |
References
- https://invent.kde.org/kde/okular/-/commit/6a93a033b4f9248b3cd4d04689b8391df754e244Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://kde.org/info/security/advisory-20200312-1.txtMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/03/msg00033.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/12/msg00019.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-47Third Party Advisory
- https://invent.kde.org/kde/okular/-/commit/6a93a033b4f9248b3cd4d04689b8391df754e244Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://kde.org/info/security/advisory-20200312-1.txtMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/03/msg00033.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/12/msg00019.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-47Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-9359?
KDE Okular before 1.10.0 allows code execution via an action link in a PDF document.
How severe is CVE-2020-9359?
CVE-2020-9359 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9359?
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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