CVE-2020-24889: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 16, 2020
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Updated

A buffer overflow vulnerability in LibRaw version < 20.0 LibRaw::GetNormalizedModel in src/metadata/normalizemodel.cpp may lead to context-dependent arbitrary code execution.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Libraw Libraw<0.20.0

Event History

Sep 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:55 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2020-24889.

2

What is the title of this vulnerability?

The title of this vulnerability is 'A buffer overflow vulnerability in LibRaw version < 20.0 LibRaw::GetNormalizedModel in src/metadata/...'.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-24889?

The severity of CVE-2020-24889 is high with a severity value of 7.8.

4

How does CVE-2020-24889 affect the software?

CVE-2020-24889 affects LibRaw version < 20.0.

5

How can CVE-2020-24889 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2020-24889, users should update LibRaw to a version equal to or greater than 20.0.

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