CVE-2020-24870
CVE-2020-24870 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libraw with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Libraw
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Libraw before 0.20.1 has a stack buffer overflow via LibRaw::identify_process_dng_fields in identify.cpp.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-24870?
- Libraw before 0.20.1 has a stack buffer overflow via LibRaw::identify_process_dng_fields in identify.cpp.
- How severe is CVE-2020-24870?
- CVE-2020-24870 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-24870 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-24870?
- CVE-2020-24870 affects Libraw. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-24870?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-24870 published?
- CVE-2020-24870 was published on 2021-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/4feaed4dea636cee4fee010f615881ccf76a096d
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/issues/330
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202208-07
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:libraw:libraw:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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