CVE-2020-18651: Buffer Overflow vulnerability in function ID3_Support::ID3v2Frame::getFrameValue in exempi 2.5.0 and earlier a

Q: How do I fix CVE-2020-18651?

exempi: upgrade to newer than 2.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2020-18651 being exploited?

CVE-2020-18651 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-2020-18651 affect?

CVE-2020-18651 affects exempi. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Buffer Overflow vulnerability in function ID3_Support::ID3v2Frame::getFrameValue in exempi 2.5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via opening of crafted audio file with ID3V2 frame.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2020-18651?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2020-18651 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting exempi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in function ID3_Support::ID3v2Frame::getFrameValue in exempi 2.5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via opening of crafted audio file with ID3V2 frame.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-787
Published	2023-08-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: exempi project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-08-22 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

exempi project exempi UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.5.0

Fixed in: newer than 2.5.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy exempi || rpm -q exempi || exempi --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade exempi

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade exempi

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-2020-18651?

exempi: upgrade to newer than 2.5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2020-18651 being exploited?

CVE-2020-18651 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-2020-18651 affect?

CVE-2020-18651 affects exempi. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Buffer Overflow vulnerability in function ID3_Support::ID3v2Frame::getFrameValue in exempi 2.5.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via opening of crafted audio file with ID3V2 frame.

How urgent is CVE-2020-18651?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

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