CVE-2020-27248 : Security Advisory and Response

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in SoftMaker Office PlanMaker 2021 (Revision 1014) can be triggered by a specially crafted document, potentially leading to high impact.

Understanding CVE-2020-27248

This CVE involves a vulnerability in SoftMaker Office PlanMaker 2021 (Revision 1014) that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code by exploiting a heap-based buffer overflow.

What is CVE-2020-27248?

A specially crafted document can trigger a heap-based buffer overflow in SoftMaker Office PlanMaker 2021 (Revision 1014), potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

The Impact of CVE-2020-27248

The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 8.8, indicating a high severity issue with significant confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-27248

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

A crafted document can cause a buffer overflow in the document parser, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Affected Systems and Versions

SoftMaker Software GmbH SoftMaker Office PlanMaker 2021 (Revision 1014)

Exploitation Mechanism

An attacker can entice a victim to open a malicious document triggering the vulnerability.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2020-27248 is crucial to prevent potential exploitation.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by the vendor promptly.
Avoid opening suspicious or untrusted documents.
Implement network security measures to detect and block malicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and security solutions to mitigate known vulnerabilities.
Conduct security training for users to recognize and report suspicious activities.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by SoftMaker to address CVE-2020-27248.