CVE-2020-28616 describes multiple code execution vulnerabilities within the Nef polygon-parsing functionality of CGAL libcgal CGAL-5.1.1, specifically an out-of-bounds read and type confusion. An unauthenticated attacker can trigger these flaws by providing a specially crafted malformed file, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution. This vulnerability is rated High severity (CVSS 8.8) due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, though user interaction is required. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
5.1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:cgal:computational_geometry_algorithms_library:5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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