CVE-2020-36278
First published: Thu Mar 11 2021(Updated: )
Leptonica before 1.80.0 allows a heap-based buffer over-read in findNextBorderPixel in ccbord.c.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Leptonica | <1.80.0 | |
| Linux kernel | ||
| Fedora | =32 | |
| Fedora | =33 | |
| Debian | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=23433
- https://github.com/DanBloomberg/leptonica/commit/8d6e1755518cfb98536d6c3daf0601f226d16842
- https://github.com/DanBloomberg/leptonica/compare/1.79.0...1.80.0
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/03/msg00037.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/JQUEA2X6UTH4DMYCMZAWE2QQLN5YANUA/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/RD5AIWHWE334HGYZJR2U3I3JYKSSO2LW/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-53
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/RD5AIWHWE334HGYZJR2U3I3JYKSSO2LW/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/JQUEA2X6UTH4DMYCMZAWE2QQLN5YANUA/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-36278?
CVE-2020-36278 has a medium severity level due to its potential to cause a heap-based buffer over-read.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36278?
To fix CVE-2020-36278, upgrade Leptonica to version 1.80.0 or later.
What versions of Leptonica are affected by CVE-2020-36278?
Leptonica versions prior to 1.80.0 are affected by CVE-2020-36278.
Can CVE-2020-36278 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2020-36278 may allow for exploitation in certain contexts, but typically requires local access to the system.
Which operating systems are impacted by CVE-2020-36278?
CVE-2020-36278 impacts Leptonica installations on various Linux distributions, including specific versions of Fedora and Debian.
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