CVE-2020-36138: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Fri Aug 11 2023(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in decode_frame in libavcodec/tiff.c in FFmpeg version 4.3, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS).
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FFmpeg FFmpeg | =4.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2020-36138.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2020-36138?
CVE-2020-36138 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).
How does CVE-2020-36138 affect FFmpeg?
CVE-2020-36138 affects FFmpeg version 4.3.
What is the impact of CVE-2020-36138?
CVE-2020-36138 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS) in FFmpeg.
Are there any references for CVE-2020-36138?
Yes, you can refer to the following links for more information: [Link 1](https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/292e41ce650a7b5ca5de4ae87fff0d6a90d9fc97), [Link 2](https://lists.ffmpeg.org/pipermail/ffmpeg-devel/2020-November/272001.html), [Link 3](https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/8960).
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