CVE-2020-28599: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 24, 2021
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Updated

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the importstl.cc:importstl() functionality of Openscad openscad-2020.12-RC2. A specially crafted STL file can lead to code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Openscad Openscad<=2021.01
Fedoraproject Fedora=32
Fedoraproject Fedora=33

Event History

Feb 24, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:58 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-28599?

CVE-2020-28599 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the import_stl.cc:import_stl() functionality of Openscad openscad-2020.12-RC2.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-28599?

CVE-2020-28599 has a severity of 7.8 (high).

3

How does CVE-2020-28599 impact Openscad openscad?

CVE-2020-28599 can lead to code execution when a specially crafted STL file is provided to the import_stl() functionality in Openscad openscad-2020.12-RC2.

4

Which versions of Openscad openscad are affected by CVE-2020-28599?

CVE-2020-28599 affects Openscad openscad-2020.12-RC2 up to inclusive version 2021.01.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-28599 in Openscad openscad?

To fix CVE-2020-28599 in Openscad openscad, update to a version beyond 2021.01, once it becomes available.

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