CVE-2020-14212
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.65%
Last modified
CVE-2020-14212 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. FFmpeg through 4.3 has a heap-based buffer overflow in avio_get_str in libavformat/aviobuf.c because dnn_backend_native.c calls ff_dnn_load_model_native and a certain index check is omitted.. EPSS estimates a 1.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
FFmpeg through 4.3 has a heap-based buffer overflow in avio_get_str in libavformat/aviobuf.c because dnn_backend_native.c calls ff_dnn_load_model_native and a certain index check is omitted.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | >= 4.3, < 4.3.1 |
References
- https://patchwork.ffmpeg.org/project/ffmpeg/list/?series=1463Not Applicable, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-58Third Party Advisory
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/8716Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://patchwork.ffmpeg.org/project/ffmpeg/list/?series=1463Not Applicable, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-58Third Party Advisory
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/8716Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-14212?
FFmpeg through 4.3 has a heap-based buffer overflow in avio_get_str in libavformat/aviobuf.c because dnn_backend_native.c calls ff_dnn_load_model_native and a certain index check is omitted.
How severe is CVE-2020-14212?
CVE-2020-14212 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-14212?
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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