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CVE-2020-21049

An invalid read in the stb_image.h component of libsixel prior to v1.8.5 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DOS) via a crafted PSD file.

MEDIUM 6.5EPSS 1.38%

Does this matter?

Lower severity and a low EPSS score (1.38%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.

Description

An invalid read in the stb_image.h component of libsixel prior to v1.8.5 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DOS) via a crafted PSD file.

CVSS 3.1
6.5 MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
EPSS
1.38% probability · 71th percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Weakness
CWE-125
Affected
saitoha/libsixel
Source
cve@mitre.org

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.