CVE-2020-22028 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in FFmpeg's avgblur filter allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted media files.
- 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-2020-22028?
CVE-2020-22028 is a medium-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 exists in FFmpeg 4.2 in filter_vertically_8 at libavfilter/vf_avgblur.c, which could cause a remote Denial of Service.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-22028?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Ffmpeg Ffmpeg.
How do I fix CVE-2020-22028?
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-2020-22028 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-22028 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as CVE-2020-20895, DEBIAN-CVE-2020-22028, GHSA-crwm-jj6f-m5x8, UBUNTU-CVE-2020-22028.