CVE-2020-22016 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer overflow in FFmpeg allows attackers to cause memory corruption, potentially leading to code execution or 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-2020-22016?
CVE-2020-22016 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 27 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
A heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in FFmpeg 4.2 at libavcodec/get_bits.h when writing .mov files, which might lead to memory corruption and other potential consequences.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-22016?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Ffmpeg Ffmpeg.
How do I fix CVE-2020-22016?
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-2020-22016 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-22016 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2020-22016, GHSA-93g9-m7c5-r983, UBUNTU-CVE-2020-22016.