CWE
401
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-22679

First published: Tue Oct 12 2021(Updated: )

Memory leak in the sgpd_parse_entry function in MP4Box in gpac 0.8.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS) via a crafted input.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-22679?

    CVE-2020-22679 has a severity classified as medium due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-22679?

    To fix CVE-2020-22679, update GPAC to a version that is not vulnerable to this memory leak.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2020-22679?

    CVE-2020-22679 specifically affects GPAC version 0.8.0.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2020-22679 enable?

    CVE-2020-22679 allows attackers to launch a denial of service (DoS) attack through crafted input.

  • Is CVE-2020-22679 a local or remote vulnerability?

    CVE-2020-22679 can be exploited remotely, as it allows attackers to manipulate input to trigger the memory leak.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203