CVE-2019-20166 Explained : Impact and Mitigation

GPAC versions 0.8.0 and 0.9.0-development-20191109 contain a NULL pointer dereference issue in the function gf_isom_dump() in isomedia/box_dump.c.

Understanding CVE-2019-20166

This CVE involves a vulnerability in GPAC versions 0.8.0 and 0.9.0-development-20191109 that can lead to a NULL pointer dereference issue.

What is CVE-2019-20166?

CVE-2019-20166 is a vulnerability found in the function gf_isom_dump() in GPAC versions 0.8.0 and 0.9.0-development-20191109, which can result in a NULL pointer dereference.

The Impact of CVE-2019-20166

The vulnerability could potentially lead to a denial of service (DoS) condition or other security implications due to the NULL pointer dereference issue.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-20166

This section provides more technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The function gf_isom_dump() in isomedia/box_dump.c of GPAC versions 0.8.0 and 0.9.0-development-20191109 has been found to contain a NULL pointer dereference issue.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Not applicable
Vendor: Not applicable
Versions: 0.8.0 and 0.9.0-development-20191109

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to trigger the NULL pointer dereference issue, potentially leading to a DoS condition.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-20166 is crucial to maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by GPAC promptly.
Monitor official channels for updates and advisories regarding this vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and systems to ensure the latest security fixes are in place.
Conduct security assessments and audits to identify and address vulnerabilities proactively.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that all affected systems are updated with the latest patches released by GPAC to mitigate the CVE-2019-20166 vulnerability.