CVE-2020-23915 is a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability affecting cpp-peglib through version 0.1.12, specifically within the peg::resolve_escape_sequence() function in peglib.h. With a CVSS score of 5.5 (Medium), this vulnerability requires local access and user interaction (e.g., opening a malicious file) to trigger, potentially leading to a denial of service. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 0.1.12CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:cpp-peglib_project:cpp-peglib:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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