CVE-2020-21606
CVE-2020-21606 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Struktur Libde265 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Struktur Libde265
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
libde265 v1.0.4 contains a heap buffer overflow fault in the put_epel_16_fallback function, which can be exploited via a crafted a file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-21606?
- libde265 v1.0.4 contains a heap buffer overflow fault in the put_epel_16_fallback function, which can be exploited via a crafted a file.
- How severe is CVE-2020-21606?
- CVE-2020-21606 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-21606 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-21606?
- CVE-2020-21606 affects Struktur Libde265. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-21606?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-21606 published?
- CVE-2020-21606 was published on 2021-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:struktur:libde265:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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