Vulnerability identifier: #VU47052

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-25412

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Gnuplot
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Gnuplot

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the com_line() function in command.c. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file with the application, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Gnuplot: 5.4 rc1 - 5.5.0

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External links
http://sourceforge.net/p/gnuplot/bugs/2303/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.