SB2023082820 - Fedora 39 update for oggvideotools
Published: August 28, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023082820
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-21724)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the ExtractorInformation() function in streamExtractor.cpp. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .ogg file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.