CVE-2020-25412: Critical severity gnuplot vulnerability

Published Sep 16, 2020
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Updated

comline() in command.c in gnuplot 5.4 leads to an out-of-bounds-write from strncpy() that may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Gnuplot Project Gnuplot=5.4.0
gnuplot gnuplot=5.4.0

Event History

Sep 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:53 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-25412?

CVE-2020-25412 is a vulnerability in gnuplot 5.4 that leads to an out-of-bounds write from strncpy() that may lead to arbitrary code execution.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-25412?

CVE-2020-25412 has a severity value of 9.8, indicating it is critical.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-25412?

Gnuplot version 5.4.0 is affected by CVE-2020-25412.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-25412?

There is currently no known fix or patch available for CVE-2020-25412. It is recommended to update to a version of gnuplot that is not affected by this vulnerability when available.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-25412?

More information about CVE-2020-25412 can be found at the following link: https://sourceforge.net/p/gnuplot/bugs/2303/

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