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CVE-2020-7872

7.8 · HIGH

DaviewIndy v8.98.7.0 and earlier versions have a Integer overflow vulnerability, triggered when the user opens a malformed format file that is mishandled by DaviewIndy.

Published Jul 12, 2021CWE-190EPSS 0.86%

Overview

CVE-2020-7872 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 12, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

DaviewIndy v8.98.7.0 and earlier versions have a Integer overflow vulnerability, triggered when the user opens a malformed format file that is mishandled by DaviewIndy. Attackers could exploit this and arbitrary code execution.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7872?

CVE-2020-7872 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 12, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2020-7872?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-7872?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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