CVE-2020-14931
CVE-2020-14931 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dmitry Project Dmitry with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Dmitry Project Dmitry
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A stack-based buffer overflow in DMitry (Deepmagic Information Gathering Tool) 1.3a might allow remote WHOIS servers to execute arbitrary code via a long line in a response that is mishandled by nic_format_buff.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-14931?
- A stack-based buffer overflow in DMitry (Deepmagic Information Gathering Tool) 1.3a might allow remote WHOIS servers to execute arbitrary code via a long line in a response that is mishandled by nic_format_buff.
- How severe is CVE-2020-14931?
- CVE-2020-14931 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-14931 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-14931?
- CVE-2020-14931 affects Dmitry Project Dmitry. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-14931?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-14931 published?
- CVE-2020-14931 was published on 2020-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/jaygreig86/dmitry/issues/4
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/10/msg00024.html
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:dmitry_project:dmitry:1.3a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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