CVE-2020-12861
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
3.0 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A heap buffer overflow in SANE Backends before 1.0.30 allows a malicious device connected to the same local network as the victim to execute arbitrary code, aka GHSL-2020-080.
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-06-24
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-12861?
A heap buffer overflow in SANE Backends before 1.0.30 allows a malicious device connected to the same local network as the victim to execute arbitrary code, aka GHSL-2020-080.
Is CVE-2020-12861 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2020-12861 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 3.0% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-12861?
CVE-2020-12861 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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