Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-35605

First published: Mon Dec 21 2020(Updated: )

The Graphics Protocol feature in graphics.c in kitty before 0.19.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code because a filename containing special characters can be included in an error message.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/kitty
0.13.3-1+deb10u1
0.19.3-1
0.26.5-5
Kitty<0.19.3
Debian Linux=10.0
Kovidgoyal Kitty<0.19.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-35605?

    CVE-2020-35605 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-35605?

    To fix CVE-2020-35605, upgrade to kitty version 0.19.3 or later.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2020-35605?

    CVE-2020-35605 affects kitty versions prior to 0.19.3, particularly in Debian distributions.

  • Can CVE-2020-35605 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2020-35605 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted filenames in error messages.

  • What are the potential consequences of CVE-2020-35605?

    The exploitation of CVE-2020-35605 can lead to arbitrary code execution, compromising the affected system.

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