CVE-2020-16158 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

A stack out-of-bounds write in the GoPro gpmf-parser library allows attackers to cause crashes or execute arbitrary code via malicious input.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2020-16158?

CVE-2020-16158 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Oct 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

GoPro gpmf-parser through 1.5 has a stack out-of-bounds write vulnerability in GPMF_ExpandComplexTYPE(). Parsing malicious input can result in a crash or potentially arbitrary code execution.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-16158?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gopro Gpmf-Parser.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16158?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-16158 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-2020-16158 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-16158 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-48qp-r4cf-jwqc.

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