CVE-2020-36332

libwebp: excessive memory allocation when reading a file

Published May 21, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 2.0% KEV · Not listed
Description
A flaw was found in libwebp in versions before 1.0.1. When reading a file libwebp allocates an excessive amount of memory. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to the service availability.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4930-1 libwebp security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2020-23869 A flaw was found in libwebp in versions before 1.0.1. When reading a file libwebp allocates an excessive amount of memory. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to the service availability.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4971-1 libwebp vulnerabilities
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 5:23 PM
Reserved
May 4, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 21, 2021, 5:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:15 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Feb 25, 2020, 12:00 AM