CVE-2020-36138: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Aug 11, 2023
·
Updated

An issue was discovered in decodeframe in libavcodec/tiff.c in FFmpeg version 4.3, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS).

Affected Software

1 affected component
FFmpeg FFmpeg=4.3

Event History

Aug 11, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2020-36138.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2020-36138?

CVE-2020-36138 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

3

How does CVE-2020-36138 affect FFmpeg?

CVE-2020-36138 affects FFmpeg version 4.3.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2020-36138?

CVE-2020-36138 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS) in FFmpeg.

5

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).

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203