CVE-2020-25412 describes an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in gnuplot version 5.4, specifically within the com_line() function in command.c, due to improper use of strncpy(). This critical vulnerability, rated 9.8 CVSS, allows an unauthenticated attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution over the network with low attack complexity. While the potential impact is high for confidentiality, integrity, and availability, there is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
5.4.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnuplot:gnuplot:5.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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