CVE-2020-7872: DaviewIndy v8.98.7.0 and earlier versions have a Integer overflow vulnerability, triggered when the user opens

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-7872?

daviewindy: upgrade to newer than 8.98.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-7872 being exploited?

CVE-2020-7872 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2020-7872 affect?

CVE-2020-7872 affects daviewindy. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). DaviewIndy v8.98.7.0 and earlier versions have a Integer overflow vulnerability, triggered when the user opens a malformed format file that is mishandled by DaviewIndy. Attackers could exploit this and arbitrary code execution.

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HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2020-7872 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting daviewindy. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

DaviewIndy v8.98.7.0 and earlier versions have a Integer overflow vulnerability, triggered when the user opens a malformed format file that is mishandled by DaviewIndy. Attackers could exploit this and arbitrary code execution.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 41%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-190
Published	2021-07-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): KrCERT/CC · Vendor: hmtalk

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-07-12 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

hmtalk daviewindy UPGRADE

Affected: <= 8.98.7

Fixed in: newer than 8.98.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy daviewindy || rpm -q daviewindy || daviewindy --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 8.98.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade daviewindy

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade daviewindy

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-7872?

daviewindy: upgrade to newer than 8.98.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-7872 being exploited?

CVE-2020-7872 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-2020-7872 affect?

CVE-2020-7872 affects daviewindy. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). DaviewIndy v8.98.7.0 and earlier versions have a Integer overflow vulnerability, triggered when the user opens a malformed format file that is mishandled by DaviewIndy. Attackers could exploit this and arbitrary code execution.

How urgent is CVE-2020-7872?

Priority 42/100. High severity

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