VDB-135943 · CVE-2019-12730 · BID 109317

FFmpeg up to 3.2.13 libavformat/aadec.c aa_read_header Variable initialization

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A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg up to 3.2.13 (Multimedia Processing Software). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function aa_read_header of the file libavformat/aadec.c. The manipulation as part of a Variable leads to a initialization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-665. The product does not initialize or incorrectly initializes a resource, which might leave the resource in an unexpected state when it is accessed or used. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

aa_read_header in libavformat/aadec.c in FFmpeg before 3.2.14 does not check for sscanf failure and consequently allows use of uninitialized variables.

The weakness was presented 06/04/2019 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2019-12730 since 06/04/2019. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 3.2.14 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Class: Initialization
CWE: CWE-665
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: FFmpeg 3.2.14
Patch: git.ffmpeg.org

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06/04/2019 🔍
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06/05/2019 +1 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: 9b4004c054964a49c7ba44583f4cee22486dd8f2⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2019-12730 (🔍)
SecurityFocus: 109317

Entryinfo

Created: 06/05/2019 07:22
Updated: 09/28/2023 06:36
Changes: 06/05/2019 07:22 (57), 06/19/2020 10:39 (2), 09/28/2023 06:26 (6), 09/28/2023 06:36 (1)
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