CVE-2020-27605: Critical severity bigbluebutton vulnerability

Published Oct 21, 2020
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Updated

BigBlueButton through 2.2.28 uses Ghostscript for processing of uploaded EPS documents, and consequently may be subject to attacks related to a "schwache Sandbox."

Affected Software

1 affected component
BigBlueButton BigBlueButton<=2.2.28

Event History

Oct 21, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:09 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:09 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-27605?

CVE-2020-27605 is a vulnerability in BigBlueButton versions up to and including 2.2.28 that allows attacks related to a "schwache Sandbox" due to the use of Ghostscript for processing EPS documents.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-27605?

CVE-2020-27605 has a severity score of 9.8 (critical).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-27605?

BigBlueButton versions up to and including 2.2.28 are affected by CVE-2020-27605.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-27605?

To fix CVE-2020-27605, it is recommended to update to a version of BigBlueButton that is higher than 2.2.28.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-27605?

More information about CVE-2020-27605 can be found at the following link: [https://www.golem.de/news/big-blue-button-das-grosse-blaue-sicherheitsrisiko-2010-151610.html](https://www.golem.de/news/big-blue-button-das-grosse-blaue-sicherheitsrisiko-2010-151610.html)

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