CVE-2020-7827: Use After Free
First published: Thu Jul 30 2020(Updated: )
DaviewIndy 8.98.7 and earlier version contain Use-After-Free vulnerability, triggered when the user opens a malformed specific file that is mishandled by Daview.exe. Attackers could exploit this and arbitrary code execution.
Credit: vuln@krcert.or.kr
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Hmtalk Daviewindy | <=8.98.7 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-7827?
CVE-2020-7827 is a vulnerability in DaviewIndy 8.98.7 and earlier versions that allows for arbitrary code execution.
How can the Use-After-Free vulnerability in DaviewIndy be triggered?
The Use-After-Free vulnerability in DaviewIndy is triggered when the user opens a malformed specific file that is mishandled by Daview.exe.
What is the impact of CVE-2020-7827?
CVE-2020-7827 allows attackers to exploit the vulnerability and execute arbitrary code.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2020-7827?
CVE-2020-7827 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2020-7827?
No, Microsoft Windows is not affected by CVE-2020-7827.
How can I fix CVE-2020-7827?
To fix CVE-2020-7827, it is recommended to update DaviewIndy to a version later than 8.98.7.
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/hmtalk
- canonical/hmtalk daviewindy
- version/hmtalk daviewindy/8.98.7
- vendor/microsoft
- canonical/microsoft windows