CVE-2020-36152: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 8, 2021
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Updated

Buffer overflow in readDataVar in hdf/dataobject.c in Symonics libmysofa 0.5 - 1.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SOFA.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Symonics libmysofa>=0.5<=1.1
Fedoraproject Fedora=32

Event History

Feb 8, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:13 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-36152?

CVE-2020-36152 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in Symonics libmysofa version 0.5 - 1.1.

2

How does CVE-2020-36152 work?

CVE-2020-36152 can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting a specially crafted SOFA file.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-36152?

Symonics libmysofa versions 0.5 to 1.1 and Fedora version 32 are affected by CVE-2020-36152.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2020-36152?

CVE-2020-36152 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is considered high.

5

How can CVE-2020-36152 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2020-36152, users should update to a patched version of Symonics libmysofa or apply the necessary security updates for Fedora 32.

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