OSV-2020-2263 Heap-buffer-overflow in McChromaWithFragMv_c

Not scored Published

A heap-buffer-overflow in the OpenH264 codec 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
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is OSV-2020-2263?

OSV-2020-2263 is a memory corruption vulnerability in openh264, published on 15 Dec 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=28639

Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow READ 1
Crash state:
McChromaWithFragMv_c
McChroma_ssse3
WelsDec::BaseMC

Which versions are affected by OSV-2020-2263?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
openh264 OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2020-2263?

No fix has been published for OSV-2020-2263 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-2020-2263 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2020-2263 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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