#VU17701 Buffer overflow in GPAC - CVE-2018-20762
Published: February 14, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: #VU17701
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-20762
CWE-ID: CWE-120
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
GPAC
GPAC
Software vendor:
GPAC
GPAC
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to due to a buffer overflow condition in the cat_multiple_files function. A remote attacker can trick the victim into executing the MP4Box command that submits malicious input, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.