CVE-2020-25969 describes a critical buffer overflow vulnerability in gnuplot version 5.5, specifically within the plotrequest() function. This flaw carries a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating a severe risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its high severity, there is currently no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
5.5.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnuplot:gnuplot:5.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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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