CVE-2020-20896
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.11%
Last modified
CVE-2020-20896 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in function latm_write_packet in libavformat/latmenc.c in Ffmpeg 4.2.1, allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service or other unspecified impacts due to a Null pointer dereference.. EPSS estimates a 1.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in function latm_write_packet in libavformat/latmenc.c in Ffmpeg 4.2.1, allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service or other unspecified impacts due to a Null pointer dereference.
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 | 4.2.1 |
References
- https://git.ffmpeg.org/gitweb/ffmpeg.git/commit/dd01947397b98e94c3f2a79d5820aaf4594f4d3bMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/8273Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://git.ffmpeg.org/gitweb/ffmpeg.git/commit/dd01947397b98e94c3f2a79d5820aaf4594f4d3bMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/8273Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-20896?
An issue was discovered in function latm_write_packet in libavformat/latmenc.c in Ffmpeg 4.2.1, allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service or other unspecified impacts due to a Null pointer dereference.
How severe is CVE-2020-20896?
CVE-2020-20896 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-20896?
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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