8.8
CWE
787 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-28596: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Feb 10 2021(Updated: )

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Objparser::objparse() functionality of Prusa Research PrusaSlicer 2.2.0 and Master (commit 4b040b856). A specially crafted obj file can lead to code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Prusa3d Prusaslicer=2.2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-28596?

    CVE-2020-28596 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Objparser::objparse() functionality of Prusa Research PrusaSlicer 2.2.0 and Master (commit 4b040b856).

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2020-28596?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-28596 by providing a specially crafted obj file, which can lead to code execution.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-28596?

    The severity of CVE-2020-28596 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-28596?

    Prusa Research PrusaSlicer 2.2.0 and Master (commit 4b040b856) are affected by CVE-2020-28596.

  • How can I mitigate CVE-2020-28596?

    To mitigate CVE-2020-28596, users should update PrusaSlicer to a patched version or apply the necessary security updates provided by Prusa Research.

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