CVE-2020-36120: Buffer Overflow
Published Apr 14, 2021
·Updated
Buffer Overflow in the "sixelencoderencodebytes" function of Libsixel v1.8.6 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS).
Affected Software
2 affected components
Libsixel Project Libsixel=1.8.6
saitoha libsixel=1.8.6
Event History
Apr 14, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:50 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is CVE-2020-36120?
CVE-2020-36120 is a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in the sixel_encoder_encode_bytes function of Libsixel v1.8.6.
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What is the impact of CVE-2020-36120?
CVE-2020-36120 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS).
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How can I exploit CVE-2020-36120?
We do not provide information on how to exploit vulnerabilities.
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How can I fix CVE-2020-36120?
Update to a patched version of Libsixel.
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-36120?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-36120 at the following reference link: [GitHub](https://github.com/saitoha/libsixel/issues/143).