CVE-2020-36120 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

Buffer Overflow in the "sixel_encoder_encode_bytes" function of Libsixel v1.8.6 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS).

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Saitoha	Libsixel	1.8.6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-120

References

https://github.com/saitoha/libsixel/issues/143ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://github.com/saitoha/libsixel/issues/143ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-36120?

CVE-2020-36120 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer Overflow in the "sixel_encoder_encode_bytes" function of Libsixel v1.8.6 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS).

How severe is CVE-2020-36120?

CVE-2020-36120 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-36120?

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