CVE-2020-21601: Buffer Overflow
Published Sep 16, 2021
·Updated
Last updated 24 July 2024
Other sources
libde265 v1.0.4 contains a stack buffer overflow in the putqpelfallback function, which can be exploited via a crafted a file.
Affected Software
2 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
Event History
Sep 16, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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
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What is CVE-2020-21601?
CVE-2020-21601 is a vulnerability in libde265 v1.0.4 that allows for a stack buffer overflow in the put_qpel_fallback function.
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How can CVE-2020-21601 be exploited?
CVE-2020-21601 can be exploited by providing a crafted file.
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What is the severity of CVE-2020-21601?
The severity of CVE-2020-21601 is medium, with a severity value of 6.5.
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What software is affected by CVE-2020-21601?
The affected software is libde265 v1.0.4, with specific versions 1.0.3-1, 1.0.11-0+deb10u4, 1.0.11-0+deb11u1, 1.0.11-1, 1.0.12-2, and Struktur Libde265 1.0.4.
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How can I fix CVE-2020-21601?
To fix CVE-2020-21601, update the libde265 package to versions 1.0.11-0+deb10u4, 1.0.11-0+deb11u1, 1.0.11-1, or 1.0.12-2.