CVE-2020-24994

Description

Stack overflow in the parse_tag function in libass/ass_parse.c in libass before 0.15.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or remote code execution via a crafted file.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.60% Top 20%
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Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/libass/libass/issues/422 third party advisory patch
https://github.com/libass/libass/issues/423 third party advisory
https://github.com/libass/libass/issues/422#issuecomment-806002919 issue tracking third party advisory patch
https://github.com/libass/libass/commit/6835731c2fe4164a0c50bc91d12c43b2a2b4e third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-24994?
CVE-2020-24994 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-24994?
To fix CVE-2020-24994, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-24994 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-24994 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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