How severe is CVE-2020-24823?

CVE-2020-24823 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-24823 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-24823?

CVE-2020-24823 affects Libelfin Project Libelfin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24823?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-24823 published?

CVE-2020-24823 was published on 2021-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-24823

CVE-2020-24823 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libelfin Project Libelfin with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Libelfin Project Libelfin
Published: 2021-08-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the dwarf::to_string function of Libelfin v0.3 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DOS) through a segmentation fault via a crafted ELF file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-24823?: A vulnerability in the dwarf::to_string function of Libelfin v0.3 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DOS) through a segmentation fault via a crafted ELF file.
How severe is CVE-2020-24823?: CVE-2020-24823 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-24823 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-24823?: CVE-2020-24823 affects Libelfin Project Libelfin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24823?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-24823 published?: CVE-2020-24823 was published on 2021-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:libelfin_project:libelfin:0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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