VDB-176217 · CVE-2020-22048 · GCVE-0-2020-22048

FFmpeg 4.2 framepool.c ff_frame_pool_get memory leak

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in FFmpeg 4.2. This affects the function ff_frame_pool_get of the file framepool.c. Performing a manipulation results in memory leak. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2020-22048. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg 4.2 (Multimedia Processing Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function ff_frame_pool_get of the file framepool.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory leak vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-401. The product does not sufficiently track and release allocated memory after it has been used, which slowly consumes remaining memory. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The weakness was disclosed 06/02/2021. The advisory is shared at trac.ffmpeg.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2020-22048. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1499 for this issue.

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

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Productinfo

Type

Multimedia Processing Software

Name

FFmpeg

Version

License

open-source

Website

Product: https://ffmpeg.org/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory leak
CWE: CWE-401 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

08/13/2020 🔍
06/02/2021 +293 days 🔍
06/02/2021 +0 days 🔍
06/05/2021 +3 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: trac.ffmpeg.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2020-22048 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-22048
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-176217

Entryinfo

Created: 06/02/2021 21:43
Updated: 06/05/2021 12:20
Changes: 06/02/2021 21:43 (37), 06/05/2021 12:20 (2)
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