CVE-2020-24829 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer overflow in GPAC allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted MP4 file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-24829?
CVE-2020-24829 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Gpac Gpac, published on 4 Aug 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An issue was discovered in GPAC from v0.5.2 to v0.8.0, as demonstrated by MP4Box. It contains a heap-based buffer overflow in gf_m2ts_section_complete in media_tools/mpegts.c that can cause a denial of service (DOS) via a crafted MP4 file.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-24829?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gpac Gpac.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24829?
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-2020-24829 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-24829 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Gpac Gpac
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2020-24829, GHSA-5jrr-3qvr-jv3m, UBUNTU-CVE-2020-24829.