CVE-2020-24221: Medium severity miniupnp vulnerability
Published Aug 11, 2023
·Updated
An issue was discovered in GetByte function in miniupnp ngiflib version 0.4, allows local attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS) via crafted .gif file (infinite loop).
Affected Software
1 affected component
Miniupnp Project Ngiflib=0.4
Event History
Aug 11, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-24221?
The severity of CVE-2020-24221 is classified as medium due to its potential for denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-24221?
To fix CVE-2020-24221, upgrade ngiflib to a patched version that addresses the vulnerability.
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What type of attack is associated with CVE-2020-24221?
CVE-2020-24221 is associated with a local denial of service (DoS) attack that can be triggered by a crafted .gif file.
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Who is affected by CVE-2020-24221?
Users of ngiflib version 0.4 are affected by CVE-2020-24221.
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What is the main impact of CVE-2020-24221?
The main impact of CVE-2020-24221 is an infinite loop that causes a denial of service.