CVE-2018-20762: Buffer Overflow
Published Feb 6, 2019
·Updated
GPAC version 0.7.1 and earlier has a buffer overflow vulnerability in the catmultiplefiles function in applications/mp4box/fileimport.c when MP4Box is used for a local directory containing crafted filenames.
Affected Software
6 affected componentsFixes available
debian/gpac
1.0.1+dfsg1-4+deb11u3
Gpac Project Gpac<=0.7.1
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.10
Remediation
Event History
Feb 6, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:00 PM
Description
Feb 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·03:18 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-20762?
CVE-2018-20762 has a high severity level due to its potential to cause a buffer overflow.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-20762?
To fix CVE-2018-20762, upgrade GPAC to version 1.0.1+dfsg1-4+deb11u3 or later.
3
Which versions of GPAC are affected by CVE-2018-20762?
CVE-2018-20762 affects GPAC versions up to and including 0.7.1.
4
On which operating systems is CVE-2018-20762 a concern?
CVE-2018-20762 is a concern on Debian 8.0 and Ubuntu versions 16.04, 18.04, and 18.10.
5
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2018-20762?
CVE-2018-20762 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the cat_multiple_files function.