CWE
787 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-20208: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Jan 01 2020(Updated: )

dimC_Read in isomedia/box_code_3gpp.c in GPAC 0.8.0 has a stack-based buffer overflow.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GPAC MP4Box=0.8.0
Debian=8.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-20208?

    CVE-2019-20208 has been assigned a medium severity rating due to its potential for exploitation through a stack-based buffer overflow.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-20208?

    To fix CVE-2019-20208, upgrade GPAC to version 0.8.1 or later, as it addresses the buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • Which versions of GPAC are affected by CVE-2019-20208?

    GPAC version 0.8.0 is affected by CVE-2019-20208, making it vulnerable to the identified buffer overflow.

  • Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2019-20208?

    CVE-2019-20208 affects Debian Linux 8.0 when utilizing the vulnerable version of GPAC.

  • What is a stack-based buffer overflow in context of CVE-2019-20208?

    A stack-based buffer overflow in CVE-2019-20208 allows attackers to overwrite the stack memory, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

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