CVE-2020-19481 Denial of service in n/a
A crafted MP4 file triggers an invalid memory read in GPAC, causing a denial of service via the MP4Box tool.
- 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-2020-19481?
CVE-2020-19481 is a medium-severity denial of service vulnerability in Gpac Gpac, published on 21 Jul 2021. 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 before 0.8.0, as demonstrated by MP4Box. It contains an invalid memory read in gf_m2ts_process_pmt in media_tools/mpegts.c that can cause a denial of service via a crafted MP4 file.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-19481?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gpac Gpac.
How do I fix CVE-2020-19481?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is CVE-2020-19481 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-19481 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Gpac Gpac
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2020-19481, GHSA-p529-vwrw-98rc.