CVE-2020-36133 : Security Advisory and Response

AOM v2.0.1 was discovered to contain a global buffer overflow via the component av1/encoder/partition_search.h.

Understanding CVE-2020-36133

This CVE identifies a global buffer overflow vulnerability in AOM v2.0.1.

What is CVE-2020-36133?

The CVE-2020-36133 vulnerability involves a global buffer overflow in the av1/encoder/partition_search.h component of AOM v2.0.1.

The Impact of CVE-2020-36133

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service by exploiting the buffer overflow.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-36133

A buffer overflow vulnerability in AOM v2.0.1.

Vulnerability Description

A global buffer overflow via the component av1/encoder/partition_search.h in AOM v2.0.1.

Affected Systems and Versions

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Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker to execute arbitrary code or trigger a denial of service.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2020-36133 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches or updates provided by the vendor.
Monitor security advisories for any further updates.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and systems to the latest versions.
Implement network security measures to detect and prevent buffer overflow attacks.
Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing.

Patching and Updates

Check for security updates from AOM or relevant vendors.
Apply patches promptly to mitigate the risk of exploitation.