CVE-2020-20446: Divide by Zero

Published May 25, 2021
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Updated

FFmpeg 4.2 is affected by a Divide By Zero issue via libavcodec/aacpsy.c, which allows a remote malicious user to cause a Denial of Service.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
debian/ffmpeg
7:4.3.7-0+deb11u17:4.3.8-0+deb11u17:5.1.6-0+deb12u17:7.0.2-37:7.1-3
FFmpeg FFmpeg=4.2
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0

Event History

May 25, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:40 PM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:44 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:24 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-20446?

CVE-2020-20446 is a vulnerability in FFmpeg 4.2 that allows a remote malicious user to cause a Denial of Service.

2

How does CVE-2020-20446 affect FFmpeg?

CVE-2020-20446 affects FFmpeg 4.2 via the libavcodec/aacpsy.c file.

3

Which versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2020-20446?

FFmpeg versions 4.2, 4.4.2-0ubuntu0.21.10.1, 3.4.11-0ubuntu0.1, and 4.2.7-0ubuntu0.1 are affected.

4

How can the vulnerability in FFmpeg be fixed?

To fix the vulnerability in FFmpeg, update to version 7:4.4.2-0ubuntu0.21.10.1, 7:3.4.11-0ubuntu0.1, or 7:4.2.7-0ubuntu0.1.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-20446?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-20446 on the CVE Mitre website, the FFmpeg ticket #7995, and the Ubuntu Security Notice USN-5472-1.

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