Libav up to 0.8.11 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Libav up to 0.8.11 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-3984. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Libav up to 0.8.11 (Multimedia Player Software) and classified as very critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Libav before 0.8.12 allow remote attackers to have unknown impact and vectors.

The weakness was published 06/06/2014 (Website). The advisory is available at debian.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-3984 since 06/06/2014. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/16/2024).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 74494 (Ubuntu 12.04 LTS / 13.10 : libav vulnerability (USN-2244-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Ubuntu Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 195504 (Ubuntu Security Notification for Libav Vulnerability (USN-2244-1)).

Upgrading to version 0.8.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (74494), SecurityFocus (BID 67996†), Secunia (SA59045†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-45071†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 74494
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 12.04 LTS / 13.10 : libav vulnerability (USN-2244-1)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Libav 0.8.1

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: USN-2244-1
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-3984 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-3984
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-69970

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SecurityFocus: 67996 - Libav CVE-2014-3984 Multiple Unspecified Security Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 59045 - Ubuntu update for libav, Moderately Critical
Vulnerability Center: 45071 - Libav Before 0.8.12 Remote Unspecified Code Execution Vulnerability - CVE-2014-3984, Critical

Entryinfo

Created: 03/26/2015 12:07 PM
Updated: 12/16/2024 07:55 AM
Changes: 03/26/2015 12:07 PM (63), 05/31/2017 08:55 AM (6), 03/22/2022 12:57 PM (2), 03/22/2022 01:04 PM (1), 12/16/2024 07:55 AM (18)
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