SB2020100102 - Remote code execution in libass

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.

1) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-26682)

CWE-ID: CWE-190 - Integer overflow

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow when the ass_outline_construct() function calls to the outline_stroke() function in ass_outline.c. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://github.com/libass/libass/issues/431
• https://github.com/libass/libass/pull/432