CVE-2020-35605 is a critical arbitrary code execution vulnerability affecting the Graphics Protocol feature in kitty versions prior to 0.19.3, specifically within the graphics.c file. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by injecting special characters into a filename, which then appears in an error message. With a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL), this vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with low attack complexity and no user interaction, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While the EPSS score indicates a higher than average likelihood of exploitation, there is currently no public exploit code available (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB) and no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 0.19.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:kovidgoyal:kitty:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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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