CVE-2020-36131 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack buffer overflow in the AOM codec library allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause 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-2020-36131?
CVE-2020-36131 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Dec 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
AOM v2.0.1 was discovered to contain a stack buffer overflow via the component stats/rate_hist.c.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-36131?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Aomedia Aomedia.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36131?
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-2020-36131 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-36131 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2020-36131, GHSA-g8f8-rq6r-4rrh, UBUNTU-CVE-2020-36131.