CVE-2020-8215

Description

A buffer overflow is present in canvas version <= 1.6.9, which could lead to a Denial of Service or execution of arbitrary code when it processes a user-provided image.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.87% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory hackerone.com
Affected: n/a node-canvas
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://hackerone.com/reports/315037 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-8215?
CVE-2020-8215 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-8215?
To fix CVE-2020-8215, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-8215 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-8215 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-8215?
CVE-2020-8215 affects n/a node-canvas.
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