CVE-2019-20089 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 30 Dec 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

A heap-based buffer over-read in the GoPro GPMF parser library can lead to application crashes or information disclosure when processing malicious files.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-20089?

CVE-2019-20089 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Dec 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

GoPro GPMF-parser 1.2.3 has an heap-based buffer over-read in GPMF_SeekToSamples in GPMF_parse.c for the size calculation.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-20089?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gopro Gpmf-Parser.

How do I fix CVE-2019-20089?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-20089 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2019-20089 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-20089 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qjhx-w542-vcwj.