PT-2021-5793 · FFmpeg+5 · Ffmpeg+5
Published
2019-09-11
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Updated
2022-10-26
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CVE-2020-22034
CVSS v3.1
8.8
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
FFmpeg version 4.2
Description
A heap-based Buffer Overflow issue exists in FFmpeg, specifically at libavfilter/vf floodfill.c, which may lead to memory corruption and other potential consequences. This issue is related to a buffer overflow vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to access confidential data, compromise its integrity, and cause a denial of service.
Recommendations
For FFmpeg version 4.2, consider disabling the
vf floodfill function as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict access to the libavfilter module to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using the affected vf floodfill function in the libavfilter module until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.Exploit
Memory Corruption
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Alt Linux
Astra Linux
Ffmpeg
Linuxmint
Suse
Ubuntu