# CVE-2020-14931: dmitry: A stack-based buffer overflow in DMitry (Deepmagic Information Gathering Tool) 1.3a might allow remote WHOIS servers...

CVE-2020-14931 is fixed in dmitry on 1 platform, first by dmitry 1.3a-1ubuntu0.18.04.1~esm1, released April 30, 2024. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-14931
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0258
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jun 19, 2020

## Description

A stack-based buffer overflow in DMitry (Deepmagic Information Gathering Tool) 1.3a might allow remote WHOIS servers to execute arbitrary code via a long line in a response that is mishandled by nic_format_buff.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | dmitry Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.3a-1ubuntu0.18.04.1~esm1 | [dmitry 1.3a-1ubuntu0.18.04.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-dmitry-1.3a-1ubuntu0.18.04.1-esm1.md) | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Linux | dmitry Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1.3a-1ubuntu0.20.04.1~esm1 | [dmitry 1.3a-1ubuntu0.20.04.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-dmitry-1.3a-1ubuntu0.20.04.1-esm1.md) | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Linux | dmitry Ubuntu 22.04.1 LTS (jammy) | 1.3a-1.2ubuntu0.22.04.1~esm1 | [dmitry 1.3a-1.2ubuntu0.22.04.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-jammy-dmitry-1.3a-1.2ubuntu0.22.04.1-esm1.md) | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Linux | dmitry Ubuntu 24.04.5 LTS (noble) | 1.3a-3ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [dmitry 1.3a-3ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-noble-dmitry-1.3a-3ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Apr 30, 2024 |

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