CVE-2019-9720
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.09%
Last modified
CVE-2019-9720 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A stack-based buffer overflow in the subtitle decoder in Libav 12.3 allows attackers to corrupt the stack via a crafted video file in Matroska format, because srt_to_ass in libavcodec/srtdec.c misuses snprintf.. EPSS estimates a 1.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A stack-based buffer overflow in the subtitle decoder in Libav 12.3 allows attackers to corrupt the stack via a crafted video file in Matroska format, because srt_to_ass in libavcodec/srtdec.c misuses snprintf.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libav | Libav | <= 12.3 |
References
- https://github.com/libav/libav/blob/df744e3cf66548c9167ea857104a29d2ea92819e/libavcodec/srtdec.c#L161Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://lgtm.com/security/Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/libav/libav/blob/df744e3cf66548c9167ea857104a29d2ea92819e/libavcodec/srtdec.c#L161Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://lgtm.com/security/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-9720?
A stack-based buffer overflow in the subtitle decoder in Libav 12.3 allows attackers to corrupt the stack via a crafted video file in Matroska format, because srt_to_ass in libavcodec/srtdec.c misuses snprintf.
How severe is CVE-2019-9720?
CVE-2019-9720 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-9720?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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