MEDIUM
CVE-2020-11104
CWE-908Published: March 30, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
An issue was discovered in USC iLab cereal through 1.3.0. Serialization of an (initialized) C/C++ long double variable into a BinaryArchive or PortableBinaryArchive leaks several bytes of stack or heap memory, from which sensitive information (such as memory layout or private keys) can be gleaned if the archive is distributed outside of a trusted context.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-11104 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
usc1 product(s)
cereal
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://github.com/USCiLab/cereal/issues/625Exploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/USCiLab/cereal/issues/625Exploit · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-11104
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-908
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 30, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-908)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-11104 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.