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CVE-2020-12865: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Jun 24 2020(Updated: )

A heap buffer overflow in SANE Backends before 1.0.30 may allow a malicious device connected to the same local network as the victim to execute arbitrary code, aka GHSL-2020-084.

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
ubuntu/sane-backends<1.0.25+
1.0.25+
debian/sane-backends
1.0.31-4.1
1.2.1-2
1.3.0-1
Sane-backends<1.0.30
Ubuntu=16.04
Ubuntu=18.04
Ubuntu=20.04
Debian Linux=9.0
SUSE Linux=15.1
SUSE Linux=15.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-12865?

    CVE-2020-12865 has been assigned a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-12865?

    To fix CVE-2020-12865, upgrade the SANE Backends package to version 1.0.30 or later.

  • Which versions of SANE Backends are affected by CVE-2020-12865?

    SANE Backends versions prior to 1.0.30 are affected by CVE-2020-12865.

  • Can CVE-2020-12865 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, a malicious device on the same local network can exploit CVE-2020-12865.

  • What systems are impacted by CVE-2020-12865?

    CVE-2020-12865 affects systems running SANE Backends versions before 1.0.30, including various Linux distributions.

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