CVE-2019-20159 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies

GPAC versions 0.8.0 and 0.9.0-development-20191109 have a memory leak issue in the dinf_New() function in the file isomedia/box_code_base.c.

Understanding CVE-2019-20159

This CVE identifies a memory leak vulnerability in specific versions of GPAC.

What is CVE-2019-20159?

CVE-2019-20159 points out a memory leak problem in the dinf_New() function within the file isomedia/box_code_base.c in GPAC versions 0.8.0 and 0.9.0-development-20191109.

The Impact of CVE-2019-20159

The memory leak issue can lead to resource exhaustion, system instability, or potential exploitation by malicious actors.

Technical Details of CVE-2019-20159

This section provides technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The dinf_New() function in GPAC versions 0.8.0 and 0.9.0-development-20191109 causes memory leaks, potentially affecting system performance.

Affected Systems and Versions

GPAC version 0.8.0
GPAC version 0.9.0-development-20191109

Exploitation Mechanism

Exploiting this vulnerability could allow attackers to exhaust system memory, leading to denial of service or other malicious activities.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2019-20159 is crucial to maintaining security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches or updates provided by GPAC promptly.
Monitor system resources for unusual memory consumption.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software to the latest versions to address known vulnerabilities.
Implement secure coding practices to prevent memory leaks and other common vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that GPAC versions 0.8.0 and 0.9.0-development-20191109 are updated with the latest patches to mitigate the memory leak issue.