CVE-2020-22679

CVE-2020-22679 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gpac with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-401.

Key facts

Description

Memory leak in the sgpd_parse_entry function in MP4Box in gpac 0.8.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS) via a crafted input.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-22679?
Memory leak in the sgpd_parse_entry function in MP4Box in gpac 0.8.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS) via a crafted input.
How severe is CVE-2020-22679?
CVE-2020-22679 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2020-22679 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-22679?
CVE-2020-22679 affects Gpac. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-22679?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-22679 published?
CVE-2020-22679 was published on 2021-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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