CVE-2020-21724
CVE-2020-21724 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ogg Video Tools Project Ogg Video Tools with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Ogg Video Tools Project Ogg Video Tools
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- Last modified:
Description
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in ExtractorInformation function in streamExtractor.cpp in oggvideotools 0.9.1 allows remaote attackers to run arbitrary code via opening of crafted ogg file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-21724?
- Buffer Overflow vulnerability in ExtractorInformation function in streamExtractor.cpp in oggvideotools 0.9.1 allows remaote attackers to run arbitrary code via opening of crafted ogg file.
- How severe is CVE-2020-21724?
- CVE-2020-21724 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2020-21724 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-21724?
- CVE-2020-21724 affects Ogg Video Tools Project Ogg Video Tools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-21724?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2020-21724 published?
- CVE-2020-21724 was published on 2023-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/xiaoxiongwang/security/tree/master/oggvideotools#segv-and-heap-overflow-detected-in-line-17-of-streamextractorcpp
- https://sourceforge.net/p/oggvideotools/bugs/9/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ogg_video_tools_project:ogg_video_tools:0.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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