CVE-2020-22017: Buffer Overflow

Published May 27, 2021
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Updated

A heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability exists in FFmpeg 4.2 at fffillrectangle in libavfilter/drawutils.c, which might lead to memory corruption and other potential consequences.

Affected Software

3 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=10.0

Event History

May 27, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:27 PM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:45 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:24 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-22017?

CVE-2020-22017 is a heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in FFmpeg 4.2.

2

What is the impact of CVE-2020-22017?

The vulnerability could lead to memory corruption and other potential consequences.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-22017?

FFmpeg 4.2 is affected. Specifically, versions 7:3.4.11-0ubuntu0.1, 7:4.2.7-0ubuntu0.1, and 4.3 are affected.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-22017?

For Ubuntu, apply the remedies 7:3.4.11-0ubuntu0.1 or 7:4.2.7-0ubuntu0.1. For other affected versions, an upstream remedy of version 4.3 is available. Debian provides remedies such as 7:4.1.9-0+deb10u1, 7:4.1.11-0+deb10u1, 7:4.3.6-0+deb11u1, 7:5.1.3-1, and 7:6.0-7.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-22017?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-22017 at the following references: [CVE description](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2020-22017), [FFmpeg ticket](https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/8309), [Ubuntu security notice](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5472-1).

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