CVE-2020-12862: Medium severity Sane-project Sane Backends vulnerability
An out-of-bounds read in SANE Backends before 1.0.30 may allow a malicious device connected to the same local network as the victim to read important information, such as the ASLR offsets of the program, aka GHSL-2020-082.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/sane-backendsto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.0.31-4.1Fixed in 1.2.1-2Fixed in 1.3.1-3Fixed in 1.4.0-1 - Upgrade
Upgrade
SANE Backendsto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.0.30Patch GHSL-2020-082
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-12862?
CVE-2020-12862 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2020-12862?
To fix CVE-2020-12862, upgrade SANE Backends to version 1.0.30 or later.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2020-12862?
CVE-2020-12862 affects multiple platforms including Ubuntu and Debian systems running vulnerable versions of SANE Backends.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2020-12862?
CVE-2020-12862 allows a malicious device on the same local network to perform an out-of-bounds read, potentially exposing sensitive data.
When was CVE-2020-12862 discovered?
CVE-2020-12862 was publicly disclosed in 2020.