CVE-2020-18651
exempi: denial of service via opening of crafted audio file with ID3V2 frame
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · August 22, 2023
Updated · November 21, 2025
Description
A buffer overflow flaw was found in the exempi package. This issue occurs in the ID3_Support::ID3v2Frame::getFrameValue function that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via opening a crafted audio file with the ID3V2 frame.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 6.5CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-787 · Out-of-bounds Write