CVE-2020-22022 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer overflow in FFmpeg's field order filter 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-2020-22022?
CVE-2020-22022 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 exists in FFmpeg 4.2 in filter_frame at libavfilter/vf_fieldorder.c, which might lead to memory corruption and other potential consequences.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-22022?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Ffmpeg Ffmpeg.
How do I fix CVE-2020-22022?
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-2020-22022 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-22022 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as CVE-2020-20901, DEBIAN-CVE-2020-22022, GHSA-xm9v-wf8j-hjg7, UBUNTU-CVE-2020-22022.