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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-28969
CVE-2020-28969:
Aplioxio PDF ShapingUp vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2020-28969 affects Aplioxio PDF ShapingUp version 5.0.0.139. The vulnerability is a buffer overflow that allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS) via a crafted PDF file. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed on June 22, 2020 (Vulnerability Lab).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a stack buffer overflow with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 HIGH (Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). The vulnerability occurs when the application is used to open a specially crafted PDF file, which triggers a buffer overflow condition. The exploitation requires low privileges and minimal user interaction (Vulnerability Lab, NVD).
Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to denial of service conditions and potential arbitrary code execution. The vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate and compromise the affected computer system. The CVSS scoring indicates potential high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system (Vulnerability Lab).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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