CVE-2020-25412 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 16 Sep 2020 Updated 4 Aug 2024

An out-of-bounds write in gnuplot allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted input.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2020-25412?

CVE-2020-25412 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Sep 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

com_line() in command.c in gnuplot 5.4 leads to an out-of-bounds-write from strncpy() that may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-25412?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gnuplot Gnuplot.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25412?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2020-25412 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-25412 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2020-25412, GHSA-fw2x-mx3p-5gr5, UBUNTU-CVE-2020-25412.