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HIGH

CVE-2020-18032

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

2.6 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

Buffer Overflow in Graphviz Graph Visualization Tools from commit ID f8b9e035 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) by loading a crafted file into the "lib/common/shapes.c" component.

Technical details

Published
2021-04-29

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-18032?

Buffer Overflow in Graphviz Graph Visualization Tools from commit ID f8b9e035 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) by loading a crafted file into the "lib/common/shapes.c" component.

Is CVE-2020-18032 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2020-18032 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.6% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-18032?

CVE-2020-18032 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

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