CWE
401
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-13152

First published: Wed May 20 2020(Updated: )

A remote user can create a specially crafted M3U file, media playlist file that when loaded by the target user, will trigger a memory leak, whereby Amarok 2.8.0 continue to waste resources over time, eventually allows attackers to cause a denial of service.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
=2.8.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-13152?

    CVE-2020-13152 is a vulnerability that allows a remote user to cause a denial of service in Amarok 2.8.0.

  • How does CVE-2020-13152 work?

    CVE-2020-13152 works by a remote user creating a specially crafted M3U file that triggers a memory leak in Amarok 2.8.0, leading to resource wastage and eventually causing a denial of service.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-13152?

    CVE-2020-13152 has a severity rating of medium (5.5).

  • What software version is affected by CVE-2020-13152?

    Amarok version 2.8.0 is affected by CVE-2020-13152.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-13152?

    To fix CVE-2020-13152, update Amarok to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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