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CVE-2020-23903

5.5 · MEDIUM

A Divide by Zero vulnerability in the function static int read_samples of Speex v1.2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS) via a crafted WAV file.

Published Nov 10, 2021CWE-369EPSS 1.01%

Overview

CVE-2020-23903 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 10, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A Divide by Zero vulnerability in the function static int read_samples of Speex v1.2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS) via a crafted WAV file.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-23903?

CVE-2020-23903 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 10, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2020-23903?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2020-23903?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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