NULL pointer dereference in Ffmpeg

CVE-2020-36138

An issue was discovered in decode_frame in libavcodec/tiff.c in FFmpeg version 4.3, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS).

EPSS: 0.009 (55.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

  • Ffmpeg — versions 4.3
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-36138?
CVE-2020-36138 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ffmpeg, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2023-08-11.
How severe is CVE-2020-36138?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.