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HIGH

CVE-2020-28599

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

2.0 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-10-19

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

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Affected and fixed versions

Packages from OSV.dev and products from the vendors' CSAF advisories.

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Vendor advisories

  • CVE-2020-28599 Red Hat Product Security

    openscad: Stack-based buffer overflow in import_stl.cc:import_stl

Full record on NVD

Description

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the import_stl.cc:import_stl() functionality of Openscad openscad-2020.12-RC2. A specially crafted STL file can lead to code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Technical details

Published
2021-02-24

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-28599?

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the import_stl.cc:import_stl() functionality of Openscad openscad-2020.12-RC2. A specially crafted STL file can lead to code execution. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Is CVE-2020-28599 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2020-28599 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.0% on 2026-10-19, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-28599?

CVE-2020-28599 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

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