CVE-2020-22677: Buffer Overflow
Published Oct 12, 2021
·Updated
An issue was discovered in gpac 0.8.0. The dumpdatahex function in boxdump.c has a heap-based buffer overflow which can lead to a denial of service (DOS) via a crafted input.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Gpac GPAC=0.8.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Oct 12, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:37 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-22677?
CVE-2020-22677 has a severity rating that indicates a potential for denial of service due to a heap-based buffer overflow.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-22677?
To mitigate CVE-2020-22677, upgrade GPAC to a version later than 0.8.0 that addresses the buffer overflow issue.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-22677?
CVE-2020-22677 is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting GPAC.
4
What impact does CVE-2020-22677 have on systems?
CVE-2020-22677 can lead to a denial of service attack that disrupts normal operation of the affected software.
5
Which version of GPAC is affected by CVE-2020-22677?
Only GPAC version 0.8.0 is affected by CVE-2020-22677.