CVE-2018-20761: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Feb 06 2019(Updated: )
GPAC version 0.7.1 and earlier has a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in the gf_sm_load_init function in scene_manager.c in libgpac_static.a.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/gpac | 1.0.1+dfsg1-4+deb11u3 | |
| GPAC | <=0.7.1 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =18.10 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/gpac/gpac/commit/35ab4475a7df9b2a4bcab235e379c0c3ec543658
- https://github.com/gpac/gpac/issues/1186
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/02/msg00040.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3926-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-20761
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-20761
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-20761
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-20761
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-20761
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-20761?
CVE-2018-20761 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution caused by a buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20761?
To fix CVE-2018-20761, update to GPAC version 1.0.1+dfsg1-4+deb11u3 or later.
Which versions of GPAC are affected by CVE-2018-20761?
GPAC versions 0.7.1 and earlier are affected by CVE-2018-20761.
What types of systems are vulnerable to CVE-2018-20761?
Debian Linux 8.0 and various versions of Ubuntu including 16.04, 18.04, and 18.10 are vulnerable to CVE-2018-20761.
What is the nature of CVE-2018-20761 vulnerability?
CVE-2018-20761 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the gf_sm_load_init function in scene_manager.c.
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