CVE-2020-26797: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 18, 2021
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Updated

Mediainfo before version 20.08 has a heap buffer overflow vulnerability via MediaInfoLib::FileGxf::ChooseParserChannelGrouping.

Affected Software

2 affected components
MediaArea MediaInfo<20.08
Fedoraproject Fedora=33

Event History

Mar 18, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:17 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-26797?

CVE-2020-26797 is a heap buffer overflow vulnerability in Mediainfo before version 20.08.

2

How does the vulnerability occur?

The vulnerability occurs due to a heap buffer overflow in the MediaInfoLib::File_Gxf::ChooseParser_ChannelGrouping function.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-26797?

The severity of CVE-2020-26797 is high, with a severity value of 7.5.

4

What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-26797?

Mediainfo versions before 20.08 are affected by CVE-2020-26797.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-26797?

To fix CVE-2020-26797, it is recommended to update to version 20.08 or later of Mediainfo.

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