CWE
129
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-35635: Out-of-bounds Read

First published: Mon Aug 30 2021(Updated: )

A code execution vulnerability exists in the Nef polygon-parsing functionality of CGAL libcgal CGAL-5.1.1 in Nef_S2/SNC_io_parser.h SNC_io_parser::read_sface() store_sm_boundary_item() Sloop_of OOB read. 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 this vulnerability.

Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CGAL Computational Geometry Algorithms Library=5.1.1
Debian Linux=10.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-35635?

    CVE-2020-35635 has been classified with a severity rating that indicates a potential for code execution vulnerabilities.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-35635?

    To fix CVE-2020-35635, upgrade the CGAL library to a version that patches the vulnerability.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2020-35635?

    CVE-2020-35635 affects CGAL Computational Geometry Algorithms Library version 5.1.1 and Debian GNU/Linux 10.0.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-35635?

    CVE-2020-35635 is a code execution vulnerability caused by an out-of-bounds read and type confusion.

  • Can CVE-2020-35635 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, exploiting CVE-2020-35635 can be done by using specially crafted malformed files.

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