# CVE-2020-23884: qtimageformats-opensource-src: A buffer overflow in Nomacs v3.15.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS) via a crafted MNG file.

CVE-2020-23884 is fixed in qtimageformats-opensource-src on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2020-23884, released November 10, 2021. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-23884
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0098
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Nov 10, 2021

## Description

A buffer overflow in Nomacs v3.15.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS) via a crafted MNG file.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | qtimageformats-opensource-src Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 5.15.15-3 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2020-23884](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2020-23884.md) | Nov 10, 2021 |
| Linux | qtimageformats-opensource-src Debian 14 | 5.15.15-3 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2020-23884](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2020-23884.md) | Nov 10, 2021 |

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