7.8
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-24742

First published: Mon Aug 09 2021(Updated: )

An issue has been fixed in Qt versions 5.14.0 where QPluginLoader attempts to load plugins relative to the working directory, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted files.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Qt Qt>=5.6.0<5.12.7
Qt Qt>=5.13.0<=5.13.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

    The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2020-24742.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-24742?

    The severity of CVE-2020-24742 is high (7.8).

  • What is the affected software for CVE-2020-24742?

    The affected software for CVE-2020-24742 is Qt versions 5.6.0 to 5.12.7 and Qt versions 5.13.0 to 5.13.2.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-24742?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-24742 by crafting malicious files that are loaded by QPluginLoader, allowing them to execute arbitrary code.

  • Has a fix been released for CVE-2020-24742?

    Yes, a fix has been released in Qt version 5.14.0 to mitigate CVE-2020-24742.

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