CVE-2019-20163: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Mon Dec 30 2019(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in GPAC version 0.8.0 and 0.9.0-development-20191109. There is a NULL pointer dereference in the function gf_odf_avc_cfg_write_bs() in odf/descriptors.c.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GPAC MP4Box | =0.8.0 | |
| GPAC MP4Box | =0.9.0 | |
| Debian | =8.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-20163?
CVE-2019-20163 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for a NULL pointer dereference.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20163?
To fix CVE-2019-20163, upgrade GPAC to a version later than 0.9.0-development-20191109 that addresses this issue.
Which versions of GPAC are affected by CVE-2019-20163?
CVE-2019-20163 affects GPAC versions 0.8.0 and 0.9.0-development-20191109.
What is a NULL pointer dereference in the context of CVE-2019-20163?
A NULL pointer dereference in CVE-2019-20163 means that the software attempts to access a memory location that is not initialized, leading to potential crashes.
Is CVE-2019-20163 specific to any operating system?
CVE-2019-20163 is not specific to any operating system but has been noted in the context of Debian Linux 8.0.
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