CVE-2018-20762: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Feb 06 2019(Updated: )
GPAC version 0.7.1 and earlier has a buffer overflow vulnerability in the cat_multiple_files function in applications/mp4box/fileimport.c when MP4Box is used for a local directory containing crafted filenames.
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/1187
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/02/msg00040.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3926-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-20762
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-20762
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-20762
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-20762
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-20762
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20762?
To fix CVE-2018-20762, upgrade GPAC to version 1.0.1+dfsg1-4+deb11u3 or later.
Which versions of GPAC are affected by CVE-2018-20762?
CVE-2018-20762 affects GPAC versions up to and including 0.7.1.
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.
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.
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