CVE-2020-36133: Buffer Overflow

Reference Links

• https://bugs.chromium.org/p/aomedia/issues/detail?id=2913&q=&can=1
• https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/09/msg00003.html
• https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5490
• https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202401-32
• https://bugs.chromium.org/p/aomedia/issues/detail?id=2913&q=&can=1
• https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2020-36133
• https://aomedia.googlesource.com/aom/+/5c9bc4181071684d157fc47c736acf6c69a85d85
• https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2020-36133
• https://aomedia.googlesource.com/aom/+/5c9bc4181071684d157fc47c736acf6c69a85d85 (v3.0.0)
• https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6447-1
• https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2020-36133
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-36133
• https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2020-36133

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

• USN-6447-1

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is CVE-2020-36133?

  CVE-2020-36133 is a vulnerability in AOM v2.0.1 that allows for a global buffer overflow through the av1/encoder/partition_search.h component.

• What is the severity of CVE-2020-36133?

  The severity of CVE-2020-36133 is high, with a severity value of 8.8.

• How does CVE-2020-36133 impact AOM v2.0.1?

  CVE-2020-36133 can be exploited to cause a global buffer overflow in AOM v2.0.1, potentially leading to remote code execution or denial of service.

• What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-36133?

  AOM v2.0.1 is affected by CVE-2020-36133. Other versions may also be affected, so it is recommended to check for updates and apply fixes.

• How can I mitigate CVE-2020-36133?

  To mitigate CVE-2020-36133, it is recommended to update AOM to a non-vulnerable version, when available. Additionally, consider implementing network-level controls and restricting access to vulnerable systems.