CVE-2020-22021: Buffer Overflow

Published May 26, 2021
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Updated

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in FFmpeg 4.2 at filteredges function in libavfilter/vfyadif.c, which could let a remote malicious user cause a Denial of Service.

Affected Software

4 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=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0

Event History

May 26, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:25 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-2020-22021?

CVE-2020-22021 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in FFmpeg 4.2 at the filter_edges function in libavfilter/vf_yadif.c.

2

How does CVE-2020-22021 affect the software?

CVE-2020-22021 could allow a remote malicious user to cause a Denial of Service.

3

Which versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2020-22021?

Versions 7:3.4.11-0ubuntu0.1, 7:4.2.7-0ubuntu0.1, 7:4.4.2-0ubuntu0.21.10.1, 4.4.1, and 7:2.8.17-0ubuntu0.1+ of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2020-22021.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-22021?

To fix CVE-2020-22021, update FFmpeg to version 7:4.4.1 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-22021?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-22021 at the following references: [CVE-2020-22021](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2020-22021), [FFmpeg Ticket](https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/8240), [Ubuntu Security Notice](https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5472-1).

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