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CVE-2020-37239

libbabl 0.1.62 contains a broken double free detection vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass memory safety checks by exploiting signature overwriting in freed chunks. Attackers can call babl_free() twice on the same pointer without triggering detection, as libc's malloc metadata overwrites babl's signature field upon freeing, enabling potential memory corruption and code execution.
9.3
CVSS
8.1
ShadowTrackr
NO
CISA KEV
-
NCSC.nl
CVSS v4.0 Metrics
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
ComplexityLow
RequirementsNone
PrivilegesNone
User InteractionNone
Threat
Exploit MaturityUnreported
Vulnerable System
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
Subsequent System
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
Supplemental
SafetyNegligible
AutomatableYes
RecoveryAutomatic
Value DensityConcentrated
UrgencyMedium
Patch StatusUnavailable

Change Log
DateSourceChangesScore
2026-07-21cve.orginitial, patch: Unavailable8.1

Affected Software
VendorProductVersion
Gegllibbabl0.1.62
Published: 2026-05-16