CVE-2020-21724

Summary

CVE-2020-21724 is a buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the ExtractorInformation function in oggvideotools 0.9.1. Maliciously crafted OGG files can be used to exploit this issue, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. The flaw occurs due to insufficient bounds checking during data processing, leading to a write-past-end-of-buffer condition. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could result in code injection and potential unauthorized system access. It is recommended that users of oggvideotools version 0.9.1 upgrade to a patched version to mitigate this risk.

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