CVE-2020-25559
gnuplot: double free when executing print_set_output may lead to arbitrary code execution
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · September 16, 2020
Updated · November 21, 2025
Description
A flaw was found in gnuplot. A double free memory issue when executing print_set_output may result in context-dependent arbitrary code execution. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
No mitigation is specified in collected source.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 7.8CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE not specified