CVE-2020-21599
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.34%
Last modified
CVE-2020-21599 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. libde265 v1.0.4 contains a heap buffer overflow in the de265_image::available_zscan function, which can be exploited via a crafted a file.. EPSS estimates a 1.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
libde265 v1.0.4 contains a heap buffer overflow in the de265_image::available_zscan function, which can be exploited via a crafted a file.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Struktur | Libde265 | 1.0.4 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
References
- https://github.com/strukturag/libde265/issues/235Exploit, Issue Tracking
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/12/msg00027.htmlIssue Tracking, Mailing List
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5346Issue Tracking, Mailing List
- https://github.com/strukturag/libde265/issues/235Exploit, Issue Tracking
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/12/msg00027.htmlIssue Tracking, Mailing List
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5346Issue Tracking, Mailing List
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-21599?
libde265 v1.0.4 contains a heap buffer overflow in the de265_image::available_zscan function, which can be exploited via a crafted a file.
How severe is CVE-2020-21599?
CVE-2020-21599 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-21599?
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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