Fedora 39 update for oggvideotools



Published: 2023-08-28
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-21724
CWE-ID CWE-787
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Operating systems & Components / Operating system

oggvideotools
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Fedoraproject

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU80028

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-21724

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the ExtractorInformation() function in streamExtractor.cpp. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .ogg file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Fedora: 39

oggvideotools: before 0.9.1-15.fc39

CPE2.3 External links

http://bodhi.fedoraproject.org/updates/FEDORA-2023-eb391591ee


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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