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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-22352
CVE-2020-22352:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The gf_dash_segmenter_probe_input function in GPAC v0.8 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted file in the MP4Box command (GitHub Issue).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in the gf_dash_segmenter_probe_input function located in media_tools/dash_segmenter.c at line 5264. The issue occurs when processing HEVC or LHVC video content, where a NULL pointer dereference can be triggered through crafted input files. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 5.5 MEDIUM (Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H) (NVD).
Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to a denial of service condition through application crash. The vulnerability affects the MP4Box functionality when processing certain media files.
Mitigation and workarounds
Users should upgrade to a version of GPAC newer than v0.8 that contains fixes for this vulnerability.
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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