What is CVE-2020-7838?

CVE-2020-7838 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2020-12-18.

How severe is CVE-2020-7838?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.

Improper input validation in Microsoft Windows

CVE-2020-7838

A arbitrary code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Stove client improperly validates input value. An attacker could execute arbitrary code when the user access to crafted web page. This issue affects: Smilegate STOVE Client 0.0.4.72.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.012 (64.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Microsoft Windows
Onstove Stove
Smilegate Stove Client — versions 0.0.4.72

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-20 — Improper Input Validation

References

vuln@krcert.or.kr (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-7838?: CVE-2020-7838 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2020-12-18.
How severe is CVE-2020-7838?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.