CVE-2020-28606: Out-of-bounds Read

Published Apr 18, 2022
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Updated

Multiple code execution vulnerabilities exists in the Nef polygon-parsing functionality of CGAL libcgal CGAL-5.1.1. A specially crafted malformed file can lead to an out-of-bounds read and type confusion, which could lead to code execution. An attacker can provide malicious input to trigger any of these vulnerabilities. An oob read vulnerability exists in Nef2/PMioparser.h PMioparser<PMDEC>::readhedge() e->setface().

Affected Software

2 affected components
CGAL Computational Geometry Algorithms Library=5.1.1
Debian Debian Linux=10.0

Event History

Apr 18, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-28606?

CVE-2020-28606 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-28606?

To fix CVE-2020-28606, upgrade to CGAL version 5.1.2 or later, which addresses these vulnerabilities.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2020-28606?

CVE-2020-28606 affects CGAL version 5.1.1 on Debian 10.0 and related systems using the library.

4

What actions can attackers take using CVE-2020-28606?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2020-28606 to execute arbitrary code through specially crafted polygon files.

5

Is CVE-2020-28606 related to other vulnerabilities?

CVE-2020-28606 may have similarities with other vulnerabilities involving code execution through malformed input, highlighting a pattern in the library's handling of such data.

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