CVE-2018-20762 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in GPAC version 0.7.1 and earlier, specifically within the cat_multiple_files function in applications/mp4box/fileimport.c. This flaw can be triggered when MP4Box processes a local directory containing specially crafted filenames, impacting various distributions of GPAC, Debian Linux, and Ubuntu Linux. Rated with a CVSS score of 7.8 (High), this vulnerability has a local attack vector and low attack complexity, requiring user interaction. Successful exploitation could lead to high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploit modules in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, indicating a low level of public attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 0.7.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gpac_project:gpac:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
16.04CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* | ||
18.04CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:18.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* | ||
18.10CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:18.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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