CVE-2020-21606: Buffer Overflow
Published Sep 16, 2021
·Updated
Last updated 24 July 2024
Other sources
libde265 v1.0.4 contains a heap buffer overflow fault in the putepel16fallback 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-2020-21606?
CVE-2020-21606 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in the libde265 v1.0.4 library.
2
How can CVE-2020-21606 be exploited?
CVE-2020-21606 can be exploited by using a crafted file.
3
What is the severity of CVE-2020-21606?
CVE-2020-21606 has a severity value of 6.5 which is considered medium.
4
What is the affected software by CVE-2020-21606?
The affected software by CVE-2020-21606 includes libde265 v1.0.4 and certain versions of the libde265 package on Debian.
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How to fix CVE-2020-21606?
To fix CVE-2020-21606, update to one of the remediated versions of the libde265 package provided by Debian.