CVE-2020-36152: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Feb 08 2021(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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Symonics libmysofa | >=0.5<=1.1 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =32 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/hoene/libmysofa/issues/136
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/RQLNZOVVONQSZZJHQVZT6NMOUUDMGBBR/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/RQLNZOVVONQSZZJHQVZT6NMOUUDMGBBR/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-36152?
CVE-2020-36152 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in Symonics libmysofa version 0.5 - 1.1.
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.
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.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-36152?
CVE-2020-36152 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is considered high.
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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