OSV-2020-2091 UNKNOWN READ in WelsDec::WelsMarkAsRef

Not scored Published

An unknown read vulnerability in the OpenH264 decoder can cause a crash when processing malformed video files.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is OSV-2020-2091?

OSV-2020-2091 is a memory corruption vulnerability in openh264, published on 22 Oct 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=26533

Crash type: UNKNOWN READ
Crash state:
WelsDec::WelsMarkAsRef
WelsDec::MarkECFrameAsRef
WelsDec::CheckAndFinishLastPic

Which versions are affected by OSV-2020-2091?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including openh264.

PackageAffectedFixed in
openh264 OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2020-2091?

No fix has been published for OSV-2020-2091 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 OSV-2020-2091 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2020-2091 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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