HIGH

CVE-2020-24972

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

21.3%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

The Kleopatra component before 3.1.12 (and before 20.07.80) for GnuPG allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code because openpgp4fpr: URLs are supported without safe handling of command-line options. The Qt platformpluginpath command-line option can be used to load an arbitrary DLL.

Technical details

Published
8/29/2020

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-24972?

The Kleopatra component before 3.1.12 (and before 20.07.80) for GnuPG allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code because openpgp4fpr: URLs are supported without safe handling of command-line options. The Qt platformpluginpath command-line option can be used to load an arbitrary DLL.

Is CVE-2020-24972 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2020-24972 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 21.3%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-24972?

CVE-2020-24972 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

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