Vulnerability Description
An issue has been fixed in Qt versions 5.14.0 where QPluginLoader attempts to load plugins relative to the working directory, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted files.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qt | Qt | >= 5.6.0, < 5.12.7 |
References
- https://codereview.qt-project.org/c/qt/qtbase/+/280730PatchVendor Advisory
- https://codereview.qt-project.org/c/qt/qtbase/+/280730PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-24742?
CVE-2020-24742 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An issue has been fixed in Qt versions 5.14.0 where QPluginLoader attempts to load plugins relative to the working directory, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted files.
How severe is CVE-2020-24742?
CVE-2020-24742 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-24742?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Qt Qt.