CVE-2020-22015 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in FFmpeg's MOV encoder allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, cause denial of service, or disclose sensitive information.
- 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-2020-22015?
CVE-2020-22015 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 26 May 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
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in FFmpeg 4.2 in mov_write_video_tag due to the out of bounds in libavformat/movenc.c, which could let a remote malicious user obtain sensitive information, cause a Denial of Service, or execute arbitrary code.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-22015?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Ffmpeg Ffmpeg.
How do I fix CVE-2020-22015?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2020-22015 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-22015 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as CLEANSTART-2024-UK20758, DEBIAN-CVE-2020-22015, GHSA-3w97-3qww-vxj8, UBUNTU-CVE-2020-22015.