CVE-2019-20162 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer overflow in GPAC allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted media 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
- Available
What is CVE-2019-20162?
CVE-2019-20162 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, 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
An issue was discovered in GPAC version 0.8.0 and 0.9.0-development-20191109. There is heap-based buffer overflow in the function gf_isom_box_parse_ex() in isomedia/box_funcs.c.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-20162?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Gpac Gpac.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20162?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2019-20162 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-20162 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2019-20162, GHSA-25fm-h323-2298, UBUNTU-CVE-2019-20162.