What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-24972?

CVE-2020-24972 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 4.7%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2020-24972?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2020-24972. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 4.7%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-24972?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2020-24972. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Kleopatra CVE-2020-24972

HIGH

Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output (CWE-116)

2020-08-29 cve@mitre.org

RCE Kleopatra Fedora Backports Sle Leap

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 29, 2020 - 21:15 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionNVD

The Kleopatra component before 3.1.12 (and before 20.07.80) for GnuPG allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code because openpgp4fpr: URLs are supported without safe handling of command-line options. The Qt platformpluginpath command-line option can be used to load an arbitrary DLL.

AnalysisAI

The Kleopatra component before 3.1.12 (and before 20.07.80) for GnuPG allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code because openpgp4fpr: URLs are supported without safe handling of command-line. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-116. The Kleopatra component before 3.1.12 (and before 20.07.80) for GnuPG allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code because openpgp4fpr: URLs are supported without safe handling of command-line options. The Qt platformpluginpath command-line option can be used to load an arbitrary DLL. Affected products include: Kleopatra Project Kleopatra, Fedoraproject Fedora, Opensuse Backports Sle, Opensuse Leap. Version information: before 3.1.12.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.