CVE-2020-20450
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.08%
Last modified
CVE-2020-20450 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. FFmpeg 4.2 is affected by null pointer dereference passed as argument to libavformat/aviobuf.c, which could cause a Denial of Service.. EPSS estimates a 1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
FFmpeg 4.2 is affected by null pointer dereference passed as argument to libavformat/aviobuf.c, which could cause a Denial of Service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | 4.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
References
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/7993Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4998Third Party Advisory
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/7993Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4998Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-20450?
FFmpeg 4.2 is affected by null pointer dereference passed as argument to libavformat/aviobuf.c, which could cause a Denial of Service.
How severe is CVE-2020-20450?
CVE-2020-20450 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-20450?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2020-20450?
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