CVE-2020-24995 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 30 Mar 2021 Updated 4 Aug 2024

A buffer overflow in FFmpeg's AAC decoder allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted media files.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-24995?

CVE-2020-24995 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ffmpeg Ffmpeg, published on 30 Mar 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow vulnerability in sniff_channel_order function in aacdec_template.c in ffmpeg 3.1.2, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code (local).

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-24995?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ffmpeg Ffmpeg.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24995?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-24995 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2020-24995 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-24995 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-jcg4-7x25-pqcr.