CVE-2020-25265 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Q: What is CVE-2020-25265?

CVE-2020-25265 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). AppImage libappimage before 1.0.3 allows attackers to trigger an overwrite of a system-installed .desktop file by providing a .desktop file that contains Name= with path components.

Q: How severe is CVE-2020-25265?

CVE-2020-25265 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2020-25265?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Appimage Libappimage.

Vulnerability Description

AppImage libappimage before 1.0.3 allows attackers to trigger an overwrite of a system-installed .desktop file by providing a .desktop file that contains Name= with path components.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Appimage	Libappimage	< 1.0.3

References

https://github.com/refi64/CVE-2020-25265-25266Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/refi64/CVE-2020-25265-25266Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-25265?

CVE-2020-25265 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). AppImage libappimage before 1.0.3 allows attackers to trigger an overwrite of a system-installed .desktop file by providing a .desktop file that contains Name= with path components.

How severe is CVE-2020-25265?

CVE-2020-25265 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-25265?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Appimage Libappimage.