Vulnerability Description
The Graphics Protocol feature in graphics.c in kitty before 0.19.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code because a filename containing special characters can be included in an error message.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kovidgoyal | Kitty | < 0.19.3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://github.com/kovidgoyal/kitty/commit/82c137878c2b99100a3cdc1c0f0efea069313PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/kovidgoyal/kitty/issues/3128ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4819Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/kovidgoyal/kitty/commit/82c137878c2b99100a3cdc1c0f0efea069313PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/kovidgoyal/kitty/issues/3128ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4819Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-35605?
CVE-2020-35605 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The Graphics Protocol feature in graphics.c in kitty before 0.19.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code because a filename containing special characters can be included in an error messag...
How severe is CVE-2020-35605?
CVE-2020-35605 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-35605?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kovidgoyal Kitty, Debian Debian Linux.