7.8
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-7952

First published: Mon Jan 27 2020(Updated: )

rendersystemdx9.dll in Valve Dota 2 before 7.23f allows remote attackers to achieve code execution or denial of service by creating a gaming server and inviting a victim to this server, because a crafted map is affected by memory corruption.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Dota 2<7.23f

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-7952?

    CVE-2020-7952 is a vulnerability in Valve Dota 2 before 7.23f that allows remote attackers to achieve code execution or denial of service.

  • How does CVE-2020-7952 work?

    CVE-2020-7952 works by creating a gaming server and inviting a victim to this server, where a crafted map is affected by memory corruption.

  • How severe is CVE-2020-7952?

    CVE-2020-7952 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

  • What software is affected by CVE-2020-7952?

    Valve Dota 2 versions up to and excluding 7.23f are affected by CVE-2020-7952.

  • How can I mitigate CVE-2020-7952?

    You can mitigate CVE-2020-7952 by updating Valve Dota 2 to version 7.23f or later.

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