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CVE-2020-16243: Multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist when LeviStudioU (Version 2019-09-21 and prior) processes proje

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2020-16243 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting levistudiou. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist when LeviStudioU (Version 2019-09-21 and prior) processes project files. Opening a specially crafted project file could allow an attacker to exploit and execute code under the privileges of the application.

Why this priority

  • High severity
  • EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score7.8 (High)
Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionRequired
EPSS exploit chance12.4% (top 4%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-121, CWE-787
Published2021-02-23
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: we-con

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

we-con levistudiou UPGRADE
Affected: <= 2019-09-21
Fixed in: newer than 2019-09-21
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy levistudiou || rpm -q levistudiou || levistudiou --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 2019-09-21 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade levistudiou
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade levistudiou
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-16243?

levistudiou: upgrade to newer than 2019-09-21. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-16243 being exploited?

CVE-2020-16243 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-16243 affect?

CVE-2020-16243 affects levistudiou. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). Multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist when LeviStudioU (Version 2019-09-21 and prior) processes project files. Opening a specially crafted project file could allow an attacker to exploit and execute code under the privileges of the

How urgent is CVE-2020-16243?

Priority 51/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited

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