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HIGH

CVE-2020-28967

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

8.9 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

FlashGet v1.9.6 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow in the 'current path directory' function. This vulnerability allows attackers to elevate local process privileges via overwriting the registers.

Technical details

Published
2021-10-22

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-28967?

FlashGet v1.9.6 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow in the 'current path directory' function. This vulnerability allows attackers to elevate local process privileges via overwriting the registers.

Is CVE-2020-28967 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2020-28967 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 8.9% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-28967?

CVE-2020-28967 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

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