CVE-2020-28605
CWE-129Published: April 18, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Multiple code execution vulnerabilities exists in the Nef polygon-parsing functionality of CGAL libcgal CGAL-5.1.1. A specially crafted malformed file can lead to an out-of-bounds read and type confusion, which could lead to code execution. An attacker can provide malicious input to trigger any of these vulnerabilities. An oob read exists in Nef_2/PM_io_parser.h PM_io_parser<PMDEC>::read_hedge() e->set_vertex().
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-28605 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
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), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-28605 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts