CVE-2020-25266 File upload in n/a

Medium 5.5 Published Updated

Attackers can install malicious AppImages disguised as other file types, leading to arbitrary code execution on the victim's system.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-25266?

CVE-2020-25266 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Dec 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

AppImage appimaged before 1.0.3 does not properly check whether a downloaded file is a valid appimage. For example, it will accept a crafted mp3 file that contains an appimage, and install it.

Weakness: CWE-494

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-25266?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Appimage Appimaged.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25266?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-25266 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2020-25266 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-25266 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cvpm-h3w4-gr4m, UBUNTU-CVE-2020-25266.

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