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CVE-2020-25265

MediumPublished

AppImage libappimage before 1.0.3 allows attackers to trigger an overwrite of a system-installed .desktop file by providing a .desktop file that contains...

Published: Dec 2, 2020
Updated: Aug 4, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Aug 4, 2026

Primary CVSS

6.5/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 3.1

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS probability estimate

1.9%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 78.7%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

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Summary

AppImage libappimage before 1.0.3 allows attackers to trigger an overwrite of a system-installed .desktop file by providing a .desktop file that contains Name= with path components.

Sources

CVE-2020-25265-25266PoC
Proof-of-concept exploit demonstrating CVE-2020-25265 and CVE-2020-25266, using a crafted MP3 file to achieve arbitrary code execution via libappimage and appimaged, overriding system applications.

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