CVE-2020-21598: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 16, 2021
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

libde265 v1.0.4 contains a heap buffer overflow in the ffhevcputunweightedpred8sse function, which can be exploited via a crafted a file.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
debian/libde265
1.0.11-0+deb11u31.0.11-0+deb11u11.0.11-1+deb12u21.0.15-1
struktur libde265=1.0.4
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0

Event History

Sep 16, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Feb 4, 2022
Data Sourced
12:18 PM
SeverityAffected Software
Jan 30, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·08:52 PM
Description
Sep 14, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·09:27 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-21598?

CVE-2020-21598 is a vulnerability in libde265 v1.0.4 that allows for a heap buffer overflow in the ff_hevc_put_unweighted_pred_8_sse function.

2

How can CVE-2020-21598 be exploited?

CVE-2020-21598 can be exploited by using a crafted file.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-21598?

The severity of CVE-2020-21598 is high with a severity value of 8.8.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-21598?

Versions 1.0.3-1 of libde265 and version 1.0.4 of Struktur Libde265 are affected.

5

How do I fix CVE-2020-21598?

To fix CVE-2020-21598, update libde265 to versions 1.0.11-0+deb10u4, 1.0.11-0+deb11u1, 1.0.11-1, or 1.0.12-2.

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