8.8
CWE
787 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-14212: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Jun 16 2020(Updated: )

FFmpeg through 4.3 has a heap-based buffer overflow in avio_get_str in libavformat/aviobuf.c because dnn_backend_native.c calls ff_dnn_load_model_native and a certain index check is omitted.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
FFmpeg>=4.3<4.3.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-14212?

    CVE-2020-14212 has a medium severity due to the potential for a heap-based buffer overflow leading to denial of service or code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-14212?

    To fix CVE-2020-14212, upgrade FFmpeg to version 4.3.1 or later where the vulnerability is addressed.

  • Which versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2020-14212?

    CVE-2020-14212 affects FFmpeg versions up to and including 4.3.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2020-14212?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2020-14212 include application crashes and possible remote code execution, depending on the usage context.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-14212?

    There are no known workarounds for CVE-2020-14212, making upgrading the best mitigation strategy.

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