Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability in Qt by The Qt Company
CVE-2020-24742

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Qt

Status
Qt
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 August 2021

What is CVE-2020-24742?

An issue has been identified in the Qt framework where the QPluginLoader component may improperly load plugins from the working directory. This behavior introduces a serious risk, as attackers could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code by manipulating crafted files, potentially compromising system integrity and security.

References

https://codereview.qt-project.org/c/qt/qtbase/+/280730
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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