Is CVE-2020-13495 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-13495 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-13495 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2020-13495 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-13495?

CVE-2020-13495 has a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2020-13495

CWE-119Published: April 18, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

5.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An exploitable vulnerability exists in the way Pixar OpenUSD 20.05 handles file offsets in binary USD files. A specially crafted malformed file can trigger an arbitrary out-of-bounds memory access that could lead to the disclosure of sensitive information. This vulnerability could be used to bypass mitigations and aid additional exploitation. To trigger this vulnerability, the victim needs to access an attacker-provided file.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-13495 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.