CVE-2020-28621: 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 NefS2/SNCioparser.h SNCioparser<EW>::readedge() eh->outsedge().

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·04:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:56 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-28621?

CVE-2020-28621 has a high severity rating due to its potential for code execution through specially crafted files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-28621?

To fix CVE-2020-28621, update CGAL to a version higher than 5.1.1, which addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2020-28621?

CVE-2020-28621 affects CGAL version 5.1.1 and Debian 10.0 installed applications that utilize this library.

4

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2020-28621?

Exploitations of CVE-2020-28621 can lead to code execution through the processing of malicious, malformed files.

5

Is CVE-2020-28621 related to memory corruption?

Yes, CVE-2020-28621 involves vulnerabilities such as out-of-bounds reads and type confusion, which are common memory corruption issues.

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