CVE-2020-21596

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions libde265 version 1.0.4

Description The issue is related to a global buffer overflow in the decode CABAC bit function. This can be exploited via a crafted file, potentially allowing a remote attacker to cause a denial of service. The vulnerability is associated with the copying of a buffer without checking the input data.

Recommendations For libde265 version 1.0.4, consider disabling the decode CABAC bit function as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict access to files that could potentially exploit this issue to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.