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CVE-2019-20165: An issue was discovered in GPAC version 0.8.0 and 0.9.0-development-20191109.

An issue was discovered in GPAC version 0.8.0 and 0.9.0-development-20191109. There is a NULL pointer dereference in the function ilst_item_Read() in isomedia/box_code_apple.c.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2019-20165 is a GPAC flaw that can cause the software to crash when handling certain Apple metadata boxes in media files. The public record identifies affected GPAC 0.8.0 and a 0.9.0 development snapshot. Business impact is most likely service disruption where GPAC processes untrusted media.

Executive priority

Treat as a targeted availability risk for media-processing workflows. Prioritize patching where GPAC handles customer or partner-supplied files.

Technical view

The issue is a NULL pointer dereference in ilst_item_Read() in isomedia/box_code_apple.c. The provided sources do not include CVSS, CWE, proof of active exploitation, or detailed remediation beyond a Debian LTS gpac security update.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in systems that run GPAC or the Debian gpac package to parse, inspect, convert, or package user-supplied media files.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show KEV listing or active exploitation evidence. The likely impact is denial of service from a parser crash, but the sources do not prove broader compromise.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE description, GPAC issue reference, and Debian LTS advisory. No CVSS vector, CWE mapping, affected CPEs, or exploitation confirmation is provided in the bundle.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply distribution GPAC security updates, including Debian LTS DLA 2072-1 where applicable.
  • Check GPAC upstream guidance for fixed versions or patches.
  • Avoid processing untrusted media with affected GPAC builds.
  • Isolate media-processing jobs from critical services.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory hosts and containers for GPAC or gpac packages.
  • Confirm versions are not GPAC 0.8.0 or 0.9.0-development-20191109.
  • Verify Debian systems include the DLA 2072-1 security update where relevant.
  • Review services that accept uploaded or third-party media.
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