CVE-2020-36328
Published May 21, 2021 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026
A flaw was found in libwebp in versions before 1.0.1. A heap-based buffer overflow in function WebPDecodeRGBInto is possible due to an invalid check for buffer size. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.
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QFinch assessment
A flaw was found in libwebp in versions before 1.0.1. A heap-based buffer overflow in function WebPDecodeRGBInto is possible due to an invalid check for buffer size. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- MEDIUM
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- bugzilla.redhat.com ↗
- [debian-lts-announce] 20210605 [SECURITY] [DLA 2672-1] libwebp security update ↗
- [debian-lts-announce] 20210606 [SECURITY] [DLA 2677-1] libwebp security update ↗
- DSA-4930 ↗
- support.apple.com ↗
- 20210723 APPLE-SA-2021-07-21-1 iOS 14.7 and iPadOS 14.7 ↗
- security.netapp.com ↗
Record history
Published May 21, 2021 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026