# CVE-2020-25412: gnuplot: com_line() in command.c in gnuplot 5.4 leads to an out-of-bounds-write from strncpy() that may lead to arbitrary code...

CVE-2020-25412 is fixed in 5 products on 1 platform, first by gnuplot 5.2.8+dfsg1-2ubuntu0.1~esm1, released July 5, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-25412
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Low)
- EPSS: 0.0263
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Sep 16, 2020

## Description

com_line() in command.c in gnuplot 5.4 leads to an out-of-bounds-write from strncpy() that may lead to arbitrary code execution.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | gnuplot Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 5.2.8+dfsg1-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [gnuplot 5.2.8+dfsg1-2ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-gnuplot-5.2.8-dfsg1-2ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Jul 5, 2023 |
| Linux | gnuplot-data Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 5.2.8+dfsg1-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [gnuplot-data 5.2.8+dfsg1-2ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-gnuplot-data-5.2.8-dfsg1-2ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Jul 5, 2023 |
| Linux | gnuplot-nox Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 5.2.8+dfsg1-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [gnuplot-nox 5.2.8+dfsg1-2ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-gnuplot-nox-5.2.8-dfsg1-2ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Jul 5, 2023 |
| Linux | gnuplot-qt Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 5.2.8+dfsg1-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [gnuplot-qt 5.2.8+dfsg1-2ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-gnuplot-qt-5.2.8-dfsg1-2ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Jul 5, 2023 |
| Linux | gnuplot-x11 Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 5.2.8+dfsg1-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 | [gnuplot-x11 5.2.8+dfsg1-2ubuntu0.1~esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-gnuplot-x11-5.2.8-dfsg1-2ubuntu0.1-esm1.md) | Jul 5, 2023 |

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