CVE-2020-16158: GoPro gpmf-parser through 1.5 has a stack out-of-bounds write vulnerability in GPMF_ExpandComplexTYPE()

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-16158?

gpmf-parser: upgrade to newer than 1.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-16158 being exploited?

CVE-2020-16158 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2020-16158 affect?

CVE-2020-16158 affects gpmf-parser. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). GoPro gpmf-parser through 1.5 has a stack out-of-bounds write vulnerability in GPMF_ExpandComplexTYPE(). Parsing malicious input can result in a crash or potentially arbitrary code execution.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-16158?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2020-16158 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting gpmf-parser. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

GoPro gpmf-parser through 1.5 has a stack out-of-bounds write vulnerability in GPMF_ExpandComplexTYPE(). Parsing malicious input can result in a crash or potentially arbitrary code execution.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2020-10-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gopro

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-10-19 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gopro gpmf-parser UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.5

Fixed in: newer than 1.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gpmf-parser || rpm -q gpmf-parser || gpmf-parser --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade gpmf-parser

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gpmf-parser

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2020-16158?

gpmf-parser: upgrade to newer than 1.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-16158 being exploited?

CVE-2020-16158 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2020-16158 affect?

CVE-2020-16158 affects gpmf-parser. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). GoPro gpmf-parser through 1.5 has a stack out-of-bounds write vulnerability in GPMF_ExpandComplexTYPE(). Parsing malicious input can result in a crash or potentially arbitrary code execution.

How urgent is CVE-2020-16158?

Priority 56/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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CVE-2020-16161 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE GoPro gpmf-parser 1.5 has a division-by-zero vulnerability in GPMF_ScaledData()
CVE-2020-16160 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE GoPro gpmf-parser 1.5 has a division-by-zero vulnerability in GPMF_Decompress()
CVE-2020-16159 CRITICAL 9.1 DOWNGRADE GoPro gpmf-parser 1.5 has a heap out-of-bounds read and segfault in GPMF_ScaledData()
CVE-2019-20089 HIGH 7.8 DOWNGRADE GoPro GPMF-parser 1.2.3 has an heap-based buffer over-read in GPMF_SeekToSamples in GPMF_parse.c for the size
CVE-2019-20088 HIGH 7.8 DOWNGRADE GoPro GPMF-parser 1.2.3 has a heap-based buffer over-read in GetPayload in GPMF_mp4reader.c.

References

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