CVE-2020-18776: Medium severity libavutil vulnerability

Published Aug 23, 2021
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Updated

In Libav 12.3, there is a segmentation fault in vc1decodebmbintfr in vc1block.c that allows an attacker to cause denial-of-service via a crafted file.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Libav Libav=12.3

Event History

Aug 23, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:50 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-18776?

CVE-2020-18776 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability, which can lead to application crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-18776?

To fix CVE-2020-18776, you should upgrade Libav to version 12.4 or higher where the vulnerability is resolved.

3

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2020-18776?

Exploiting CVE-2020-18776 can cause a segmentation fault resulting in denial-of-service and application instability.

4

Which versions of Libav are affected by CVE-2020-18776?

CVE-2020-18776 affects Libav version 12.3 specifically.

5

Is CVE-2020-18776 remotely exploitable?

CVE-2020-18776 can potentially be exploited via a crafted file, which means it may be remotely exploitable.

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