CVE-2020-21602: 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 putweightedbipred16fallback 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

1

What is CVE-2020-21602?

CVE-2020-21602 is a vulnerability found in libde265 v1.0.4, which allows a heap buffer overflow to occur in the put_weighted_bipred_16_fallback function.

2

How can CVE-2020-21602 be exploited?

CVE-2020-21602 can be exploited by using a crafted file.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-21602?

CVE-2020-21602 has a severity level of medium (6.5).

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2020-21602?

The libde265 package version 1.0.4 is affected by CVE-2020-21602.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-21602?

To fix CVE-2020-21602, update the libde265 package to version 1.0.11-0+deb10u4, 1.0.11-0+deb11u1, 1.0.11-1, or 1.0.12-2.

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