CVE-2020-7852

CVE-2020-7852 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hmtalk Daviewindy 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

DaviewIndy has a Heap-based overflow vulnerability, triggered when the user opens a malformed ex.j2c format file that is mishandled by Daview.exe. Attackers could exploit this and arbitrary code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7852?
DaviewIndy has a Heap-based overflow vulnerability, triggered when the user opens a malformed ex.j2c format file that is mishandled by Daview.exe. Attackers could exploit this and arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2020-7852?
CVE-2020-7852 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-2020-7852 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-7852?
CVE-2020-7852 affects Hmtalk Daviewindy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7852?
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-2020-7852 published?
CVE-2020-7852 was published on 2021-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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