CVE-2020-26664
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.54%
Last modified
CVE-2020-26664 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability in EbmlTypeDispatcher::send in VideoLAN VLC media player 3.0.11 allows attackers to trigger a heap-based buffer overflow via a crafted .mkv file.. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A vulnerability in EbmlTypeDispatcher::send in VideoLAN VLC media player 3.0.11 allows attackers to trigger a heap-based buffer overflow via a crafted .mkv file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | < 3.0.12 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/06/msg00012.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-37Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4834Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/06/msg00012.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-37Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4834Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-26664?
A vulnerability in EbmlTypeDispatcher::send in VideoLAN VLC media player 3.0.11 allows attackers to trigger a heap-based buffer overflow via a crafted .mkv file.
How severe is CVE-2020-26664?
CVE-2020-26664 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-26664?
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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