CVE-2021-32278: High severity libfaad2 vulnerability
An issue was discovered in faad2 through 2.10.0. A heap-buffer-overflow exists in the function ltprediction located in ltpredict.c. It allows an attacker to cause code Execution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-32278?
CVE-2021-32278 is a vulnerability in faad2 library that allows an attacker to cause code execution through a heap buffer overflow.
How does the vulnerability in faad2 work?
The vulnerability in faad2 is a heap buffer overflow in the function lt_prediction located in lt_predict.c.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2021-32278?
Versions 2.7-8+ to 2.10.0 of faad2 on Ubuntu and Debian are affected by CVE-2021-32278.
How can I fix CVE-2021-32278 on Ubuntu?
You can fix CVE-2021-32278 on Ubuntu by updating the faad2 package to version 2.8.8-1ubuntu0.1~ for Bionic, 2.9.1-1ubuntu0.1 for Focal, or 2.10.0-1~deb10u1, 2.10.0-1, or 2.10.1-1 for Debian.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-32278?
More information about CVE-2021-32278 can be found on the MITRE CVE database, GitHub issue #62, and the Ubuntu security notices USN-6313-1.