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CVE-2020-12864

First published: Wed Jun 24 2020(Updated: )

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-2020-081.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ubuntu/sane-backends<1.0.27-1~
1.0.27-1~
ubuntu/sane-backends<1.0.29-0ubuntu5.1
1.0.29-0ubuntu5.1
ubuntu/sane-backends<1.0.30
1.0.30
debian/sane-backends
1.0.31-4.1
1.2.1-2
1.3.0-1
Sane-backends<1.0.30
SUSE Linux=15.1
SUSE Linux=15.2
Ubuntu=16.04
Ubuntu=18.04
Ubuntu=20.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-12864?

    CVE-2020-12864 has a high severity rating due to the potential for an out-of-bounds read that could expose sensitive information.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-12864?

    To fix CVE-2020-12864, update to SANE Backends version 1.0.30 or later.

  • Which versions of SANE Backends are affected by CVE-2020-12864?

    SANE Backends versions prior to 1.0.30 are vulnerable to CVE-2020-12864.

  • Can CVE-2020-12864 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2020-12864 can be exploited by a malicious device on the same local network.

  • What platforms are impacted by CVE-2020-12864?

    CVE-2020-12864 affects multiple platforms including specific Ubuntu and Debian versions.

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