# CVE-2020-35605: kitty: The Graphics Protocol feature in graphics.c in kitty before 0.19.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code...

CVE-2020-35605 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by kitty 0.15.0-1ubuntu0.2, released December 21, 2020. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-35605
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0376
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Dec 21, 2020

## Description

The Graphics Protocol feature in graphics.c in kitty before 0.19.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code because a filename containing special characters can be included in an error message.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | kitty Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 0.15.0-1ubuntu0.2 | [kitty 0.15.0-1ubuntu0.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-kitty-0.15.0-1ubuntu0.2.md) | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Linux | kitty-terminfo Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 0.15.0-1ubuntu0.2 | [kitty-terminfo 0.15.0-1ubuntu0.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-kitty-terminfo-0.15.0-1ubuntu0.2.md) | Dec 21, 2020 |

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