7.8
CWE
416
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-35980: Use After Free

First published: Wed Apr 21 2021(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in GPAC version 0.8.0 and 1.0.1. There is a use-after-free in the function gf_isom_box_del() in isomedia/box_funcs.c.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/ccextractor
0.87+ds1-1
0.88+ds1-1
0.94+ds1-2
debian/gpac
0.5.2-426-gc5ad4e4+dfsg5-5
1.0.1+dfsg1-4+deb11u3
2.2.1+dfsg1-3
GPAC MP4Box=0.8.0
GPAC MP4Box=1.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-35980?

    CVE-2020-35980 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow exploitation through a use-after-free condition.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-35980?

    To fix CVE-2020-35980, update to GPAC version 0.8.1 or later, or 1.0.2 or later.

  • What impact does CVE-2020-35980 have on affected software?

    CVE-2020-35980 can lead to application crashes or execution of arbitrary code, affecting the stability and security of the software.

  • Which versions of GPAC are affected by CVE-2020-35980?

    GPAC versions 0.8.0 and 1.0.1 are affected by CVE-2020-35980 due to the use-after-free issue.

  • Is CVE-2020-35980 exploitable remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2020-35980 is considered remotely exploitable if a vulnerable version of GPAC is being used in an accessible environment.

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