CVE-2020-18651

Name: CVE-2020-18651
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-22T19:15:55.36+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-18651 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer Overflow vulnerability in function ID3_Support::ID3v2Frame::getFrameValue in exempi 2.5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via opening of crafted audio file with ID3V2 frame.. EPSS estimates a 1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in function ID3_Support::ID3v2Frame::getFrameValue in exempi 2.5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via opening of crafted audio file with ID3V2 frame.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.00%

58.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Exempi Project	Exempi	<= 2.5.0

References

https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/libopenraw/exempi/commit/fdd4765a699f9700850098b43b9798b933acb32fPatch
https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/libopenraw/exempi/issues/13Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/09/msg00032.html
https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/libopenraw/exempi/commit/fdd4765a699f9700850098b43b9798b933acb32fPatch
https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/libopenraw/exempi/issues/13Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/09/msg00032.html

Timeline

Published: Aug 22, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-18651?

How severe is CVE-2020-18651?

CVE-2020-18651 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-18651?

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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Source: NVD / NIST