vuln-ubuntu/data/osv/usn/USN-6472-1.json

{
  "schema_version": "1.7.0",
  "id": "USN-6472-1",
  "summary": "gsl vulnerability",
  "details": "It was discovered that GNU Scientific Library incorrectly handled certain\ninputs. If a user or an automated system were tricked into opening a specially\ncrafted input file, a remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a\ndenial of service or execute arbitrary code.\n",
  "aliases": [],
  "upstream": [
    "UBUNTU-CVE-2020-35357"
  ],
  "related": [],
  "published": "2023-11-07T07:58:02Z",
  "modified": "2026-06-25T10:46:17Z",
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  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6472-1"
    },
    {
      "type": "REPORT",
      "url": "https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2020-35357"
    }
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}