CVE-2020-6089

CVE-2020-6089 is a high-severity vulnerability in Leadtools with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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

Description

An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the ANI file format parser of Leadtools 20. A specially crafted ANI file can cause a buffer overflow resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-6089?
An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the ANI file format parser of Leadtools 20. A specially crafted ANI file can cause a buffer overflow resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2020-6089?
CVE-2020-6089 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-6089 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-6089?
CVE-2020-6089 affects Leadtools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-6089?
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-2020-6089 published?
CVE-2020-6089 was published on 2020-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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