CVE-2020-20898 Integer overflow in n/a
An integer overflow in FFmpeg's convolution filter allows attackers to cause a denial of service.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2020-20898?
CVE-2020-20898 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ffmpeg Ffmpeg, published on 20 Sep 2021. 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
Integer Overflow vulnerability in function filter16_prewitt in libavfilter/vf_convolution.c in Ffmpeg 4.2.1, allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service or other unspecified impacts.
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-20898?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ffmpeg Ffmpeg.
How do I fix CVE-2020-20898?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2020-20898 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-20898 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ffmpeg Ffmpeg
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2020-20898, GHSA-49v3-47vp-q76c, UBUNTU-CVE-2020-20898.