How severe is CVE-2020-16159?

CVE-2020-16159 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2020-16159 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-16159?

CVE-2020-16159 affects Gopro Gpmf-parser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16159?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2020-16159 published?

CVE-2020-16159 was published on 2020-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-16159

CVE-2020-16159 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Gopro Gpmf-parser with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Gopro Gpmf-parser
Published: 2020-10-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

GoPro gpmf-parser 1.5 has a heap out-of-bounds read and segfault in GPMF_ScaledData(). Parsing malicious input can result in a crash or information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-16159?: GoPro gpmf-parser 1.5 has a heap out-of-bounds read and segfault in GPMF_ScaledData(). Parsing malicious input can result in a crash or information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2020-16159?: CVE-2020-16159 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-16159 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-16159?: CVE-2020-16159 affects Gopro Gpmf-parser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16159?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2020-16159 published?: CVE-2020-16159 was published on 2020-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gopro:gpmf-parser:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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