# CVE-2020-23906: ffmpeg: FFmpeg N-98388-g76a3ee996b allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS) via a crafted audio file due to insuff...

CVE-2020-23906 is fixed in ffmpeg on 1 platform, first by DEBIAN-CVE-2020-23906, released November 10, 2021. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-23906
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0037
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Nov 10, 2021

## Description

FFmpeg N-98388-g76a3ee996b allows attackers to cause a denial of service (DoS) via a crafted audio file due to insufficient verification of data authenticity.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | ffmpeg Debian 12.15 (bookworm) | 7:4.3.1-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2020-23906](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2020-23906.md) | Nov 10, 2021 |
| Linux | ffmpeg Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 7:4.3.1-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2020-23906](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2020-23906.md) | Nov 10, 2021 |
| Linux | ffmpeg Debian 14 | 7:4.3.1-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2020-23906](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2020-23906.md) | Nov 10, 2021 |

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