CVE-2020-23906
CVE-2020-23906 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ffmpeg 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-345.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-345
- Affected product: Ffmpeg
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
FFmpeg N-98388-g76a3ee996b allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS) via a crafted audio file due to insufficient verification of data authenticity.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-23906?
- FFmpeg N-98388-g76a3ee996b allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS) via a crafted audio file due to insufficient verification of data authenticity.
- How severe is CVE-2020-23906?
- CVE-2020-23906 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-2020-23906 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2020-23906?
- CVE-2020-23906 affects Ffmpeg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2020-23906?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2020-23906 published?
- CVE-2020-23906 was published on 2021-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ffmpeg:ffmpeg:4.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
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