GPAC 0.8.0/0.9.0-development-20191109 isomedia/box_code_base.c trak_Read use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in GPAC 0.8.0/0.9.0-development-20191109. This affects the function trak_Read of the file isomedia/box_code_base.c. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2019-20169. The attack is only possible with local access. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in GPAC 0.8.0/0.9.0-development-20191109. Affected is the function trak_Read of the file isomedia/box_code_base.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered in GPAC version 0.8.0 and 0.9.0-development-20191109. There is a use-after-free in the function trak_Read() in isomedia/box_code_base.c.

The weakness was released 12/31/2019. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-20169 since 12/30/2019. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 257966 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2019-20169), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (257966). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-147938, VDB-147937, VDB-147935 and VDB-147934. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 257966
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2019-20169

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12/30/2019 🔍
12/31/2019 +1 days 🔍
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08/29/2025 +2068 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: 1329
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-20169 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-20169
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-147936
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/31/2019 10:40
Updated: 08/29/2025 18:14
Changes: 12/31/2019 10:40 (36), 12/31/2019 10:45 (17), 03/18/2024 17:07 (18), 08/29/2025 18:14 (3)
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