CVE-2020-27798

MEDIUM
Published Aug 25, 20223y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20261w ago
5.5 CVSS 3.1
Medium
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Published Aug 25, 2022 3y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 1w ago

Description

An invalid memory address reference was discovered in the adjABS function in p_lx_elf.cpp in UPX 4.0.0 via a crafted Mach-O file.

CVSS Details

Base Score
5.5
Exploitability
1.8
Impact
3.6
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector Local
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction Required
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality None
Integrity None
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

No active exploitation signals — not in CISA KEV and no EPSS score yet.

Exploit & Patch Status
Public Exploit Known
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 2

CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer Memory Safety
CWE-763

Affected Products 1

VendorProductVersionRange
upxupx4.0.0any

References 1

  • github.com https://github.com/upx/upx/issues/396
    ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.