CVE-2020-36131: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 2, 2021
·
Updated

AOM v2.0.1 was discovered to contain a stack buffer overflow via the component stats/ratehist.c.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
ubuntu/aom<1.0.0.
1.0.0.
ubuntu/aom<3.2.0-1
3.2.0-1
debian/aom
1.0.0.errata1-3+deb11u13.6.0-13.9.1-1
AOMedia AOMedia=2.0.1

Event History

Dec 2, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Feb 17, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:13 AM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-36131?

CVE-2020-36131 is a vulnerability found in AOM v2.0.1 that allows for a stack buffer overflow via the component stats/rate_hist.c.

2

What software is affected by CVE-2020-36131?

AOM v2.0.1 and certain versions of the aom package in Debian and Ubuntu are affected by CVE-2020-36131.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-36131?

CVE-2020-36131 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-36131?

To fix CVE-2020-36131, you should update to a patched version of AOM or the affected aom package.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-36131?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-36131 at the provided references.

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