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Advisory Published
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CVE-2020-24020: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed May 26 2021(Updated: )

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in FFMpeg 4.2.3 in dnn_execute_layer_pad in libavfilter/dnn/dnn_backend_native_layer_pad.c due to a call to memcpy without length checks, which could let a remote malicious user execute arbitrary code.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
FFmpeg=4.2.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-24020?

    CVE-2020-24020 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-24020?

    To fix CVE-2020-24020, you should upgrade to FFmpeg version 4.2.4 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.

  • What impact does CVE-2020-24020 have on my system?

    CVE-2020-24020 can lead to arbitrary code execution, which may compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your system.

  • Is my system affected by CVE-2020-24020?

    Your system is affected by CVE-2020-24020 if you are using FFmpeg version 4.2.3.

  • What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2020-24020?

    The nature of CVE-2020-24020 is a buffer overflow due to unsafe memory operations in the FFmpeg codebase.

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