CVE-2020-22678: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Oct 12 2021(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in gpac 0.8.0. The gf_media_nalu_remove_emulation_bytes function in av_parsers.c has a heap-based buffer overflow which can lead to a denial of service (DOS) via a crafted input.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GPAC MP4Box | =0.8.0 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-22678?
CVE-2020-22678 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2020-22678?
To fix CVE-2020-22678, you should upgrade gpac to version 0.8.1 or later, where this vulnerability has been addressed.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-22678?
CVE-2020-22678 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability located in the gf_media_nalu_remove_emulation_bytes function.
What software is affected by CVE-2020-22678?
CVE-2020-22678 specifically affects gpac version 0.8.0.
Can CVE-2020-22678 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-22678 can be exploited remotely via crafted input that triggers the buffer overflow.
- agent/type
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/remedy
- agent/references
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/gpac
- canonical/gpac mp4box
- version/gpac mp4box/0.8.0