CVE-2020-25713: Input Validation
First published: Mon Nov 23 2020(Updated: )
A malformed input file can lead to a segfault due to an out of bounds array access in raptor_xml_writer_start_element_common.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Librdf Raptor Rdf Syntax Library | =2.0.15 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =32 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =33 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/11/16/1
- https://bugs.librdf.org/mantis/view.php?id=650
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1900685
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/12/msg00009.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/27EQ2JCVMKG3EYTBYO4642P773I2NYUV/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SUIND56AOKEHHBE4OYV57M73LLOLJRLV/
- https://bugs.mageia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=27605
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/11/13/1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1900686
- https://gerrit.libreoffice.org/c/core/+/106249
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1732948&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1732948&action=edit
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2021:1842
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2020-25713
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/27EQ2JCVMKG3EYTBYO4642P773I2NYUV/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SUIND56AOKEHHBE4OYV57M73LLOLJRLV/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-25713?
CVE-2020-25713 is a vulnerability that occurs due to a malformed input file, leading to a segmentation fault caused by an out-of-bounds array access in raptor_xml_writer_start_element_common.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-25713?
The severity of CVE-2020-25713 is medium, with a severity value of 6.5.
Which software is affected by CVE-2020-25713?
The affected software includes Librdf Raptor Rdf Syntax Library version 2.0.15, Fedoraproject Fedora versions 32 and 33, and Debian Debian Linux version 9.0.
How can CVE-2020-25713 be exploited?
CVE-2020-25713 can be exploited by providing a malformed input file to the affected software, triggering the out-of-bounds array access and resulting in a segmentation fault.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-25713?
Yes, patches and updates have been released by the respective vendors to address CVE-2020-25713. It is recommended to update the affected software to the latest version.
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