CVE Vulnerability

CVE-2020-18897

An use-after-free vulnerability in the libpff_item_tree_create_node function of libyal Libpff before 20180623 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DOS) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted pff file.

4.4 /10

CVSS v2.0 :

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.4 / Impact : 6.4

Attack Vector

Attack Complexity

Privileges Required

User Interaction

Confidentiality Impact PARTIAL

Integrity Impact PARTIAL

Availability Impact PARTIAL

Scope

7.8 /10

CVSS v3.0 : HIGH

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References
Link Resource
https://github.com/libyal/libpff/issues/62 Exploit Issue Tracking
https://github.com/libyal/libpff/issues/61 Exploit Issue Tracking
Configurations

Configuration 1

cpe:2.3:a:libpff_project:libpff:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Information

Published : 2021-08-19 10:15

Updated : 2021-08-23 08:23

NVD link : CVE-2020-18897

Mitre link : CVE-2020-18897

Products Affected
No products.
CWE
CWE-416