CWE
416
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-20168: Use After Free

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 use-after-free in the function gf_isom_box_dump_ex() in isomedia/box_funcs.c.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GPAC MP4Box=0.8.0
GPAC MP4Box=0.9.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-20168?

    CVE-2019-20168 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for exploitation through a use-after-free condition.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-20168?

    To fix CVE-2019-20168, upgrade GPAC to version 0.9.0 or later, which contains the patch for the vulnerability.

  • Which versions of GPAC are affected by CVE-2019-20168?

    CVE-2019-20168 affects GPAC versions 0.8.0 and 0.9.0-development-20191109.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-20168?

    CVE-2019-20168 is classified as a use-after-free vulnerability, which can lead to memory corruption.

  • Can CVE-2019-20168 lead to remote code execution?

    Yes, CVE-2019-20168 can potentially be exploited to execute arbitrary code remotely due to its use-after-free nature.

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