CVE-2020-27284 Memory corruption in TPEditor

High 7.8 Published 26 Jan 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a maliciously crafted project file in TPEditor.

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-2020-27284?

CVE-2020-27284 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in TPEditor, published on 26 Jan 2021. 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

TPEditor (v1.98 and prior) is vulnerable to two out-of-bounds write instances in the way it processes project files, allowing an attacker to craft a special project file that may permit arbitrary code execution.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-27284?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Deltaww Tpeditor.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27284?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-27284 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

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

Is CVE-2020-27284 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-27284 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qqc3-wjqf-93r6.