CVE-2020-22044
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.03%
Last modified
CVE-2020-22044 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A Denial of Service vulnerability exists in FFmpeg 4.2 due to a memory leak in the url_open_dyn_buf_internal function in libavformat/aviobuf.c.. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A Denial of Service vulnerability exists in FFmpeg 4.2 due to a memory leak in the url_open_dyn_buf_internal function in libavformat/aviobuf.c.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | 4.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/11/msg00012.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/8295Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/11/msg00012.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/8295Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-22044?
A Denial of Service vulnerability exists in FFmpeg 4.2 due to a memory leak in the url_open_dyn_buf_internal function in libavformat/aviobuf.c.
How severe is CVE-2020-22044?
CVE-2020-22044 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-22044?
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-2020-22044?
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