Vulnerability Description
A heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in FFmpeg 4.2 at libavcodec/get_bits.h when writing .mov files, which might lead to memory corruption and other potential consequences.
CVSS Score
8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | 4.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/08/msg00018.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/8183ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4990Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/08/msg00018.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://trac.ffmpeg.org/ticket/8183ExploitIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4990Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-22016?
CVE-2020-22016 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in FFmpeg 4.2 at libavcodec/get_bits.h when writing .mov files, which might lead to memory corruption and other potential consequences.
How severe is CVE-2020-22016?
CVE-2020-22016 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-22016?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ffmpeg Ffmpeg, Debian Debian Linux.