CVE-2020-23109
CVSS v3
8.1
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.3 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Buffer overflow vulnerability in function convert_colorspace in heif_colorconversion.cc in libheif v1.6.2, allows attackers to cause a denial of service and disclose sensitive information, via a crafted HEIF file.
Technical details
- Published
- 2021-11-03
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2020-23109?
Buffer overflow vulnerability in function convert_colorspace in heif_colorconversion.cc in libheif v1.6.2, allows attackers to cause a denial of service and disclose sensitive information, via a crafted HEIF file.
Is CVE-2020-23109 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2020-23109 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.3% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-23109?
CVE-2020-23109 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.1 (HIGH severity).
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