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CVE-2020-15395: In MediaInfoLib in MediaArea MediaInfo 20.03, there is a stack-based buffer over-read in Streams_Fill_PerSt...

In MediaInfoLib in MediaArea MediaInfo 20.03, there is a stack-based buffer over-read in Streams_Fill_PerStream in Multiple/File_MpegPs.cpp (aka an off-by-one during MpegPs parsing).

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2020-15395 is a memory-read flaw in MediaInfoLib used by MediaArea MediaInfo 20.03. A malformed MPEG Program Stream file could trigger an off-by-one stack buffer over-read during parsing. Business risk depends on whether systems process untrusted media files.

Executive priority

Treat as a targeted remediation item rather than an emergency, unless the organization processes untrusted media at scale. Severity and exploitability are not quantified in the supplied sources, so priority should be driven by exposure.

Technical view

The CVE describes a stack-based buffer over-read in Streams_Fill_PerStream within Multiple/File_MpegPs.cpp, caused by an off-by-one during MPEG-PS parsing. The source bundle provides no CVSS, CWE, confirmed impact beyond over-read, or detailed fixed version.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where MediaInfo or MediaInfoLib 20.03 parses externally supplied or user-uploaded media, including media processing pipelines, desktop analysis workflows, and embedded library use. The bundle does not identify CPEs or broader affected version ranges.

Exploitation context

The bundle marks CISA KEV as false and provides no cited evidence of active exploitation. Any credible risk assessment should treat exploitation status as unconfirmed, not active, based on the supplied sources.

Researcher notes

Key gaps are missing CVSS, CWE classification, affected CPEs, exploit status, and fixed-version detail. Validate against the SourceForge bug, CVE record, MediaArea guidance, and distribution advisories before asserting impact or remediation completion.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify MediaInfo and MediaInfoLib deployments, especially version 20.03.
  • Check MediaArea and distribution advisories for fixed packages or upgrade guidance.
  • Prioritize systems that parse untrusted MPEG-PS or user-submitted media files.
  • Restrict untrusted media parsing to isolated, least-privileged processing environments.
  • Apply relevant Fedora or vendor package updates where applicable.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory installed MediaInfo and MediaInfoLib versions across servers, workstations, and containers.
  • Review applications that embed MediaInfoLib for untrusted media parsing paths.
  • Confirm whether package managers report available MediaInfo-related security updates.
  • Check logs and crash reports for MediaInfo MPEG-PS parsing failures.
  • Document compensating controls around file upload and media analysis workflows.
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Confidence
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Sources
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