FFmpeg up to 2.7.1 pthread_frame.c ff_frame_thread_init input validation
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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in FFmpeg up to 2.7.1 (Multimedia Processing Software). This vulnerability affects the function ff_frame_thread_init
of the file libavcodec/pthread_frame.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does
not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the
properties that are required to process the data safely and
correctly. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:
The ff_frame_thread_init function in libavcodec/pthread_frame.c in FFmpeg before 2.7.2 mishandles certain memory-allocation failures, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid pointer access) via a crafted file, as demonstrated by an AVI file.
The weakness was published 09/06/2015 (Website). The advisory is available at git.videolan.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-6825 since 09/05/2015. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 86044 (FreeBSD : ffmpeg -- multiple vulnerabilities (3d950687-b4c9-4a86-8478-c56743547af8)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FreeBSD Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 176784 (Debian Security Update for libav (DLA 1611-1)).
Upgrading to version 2.7.2 eliminates this vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (86044). Similar entries are available at 73166, 77583, 77584 and 77585.
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CPE 2.3
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Class: Input validationCWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 86044
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : ffmpeg -- multiple vulnerabilities (3d950687-b4c9-4a86-8478-c56743547af8)
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OpenVAS ID: 12024
OpenVAS Name: Mageia Linux Local Check: mgasa-2016-0018
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
Upgrade: FFmpeg 2.7.2
Patch: f1a38264f20382731cf2cc75fdd98f4c9a84a626
Timeline
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Sources
Product: ffmpeg.orgAdvisory: DLA 1611-1
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-6825 (🔍)
SecurityTracker: 1033483
Vulnerability Center: 53329 - FFmpeg before 2.7.2 Remote DoS or Unspecified Other Impact in ff_frame_thread_init Function via a Crafted File, High
SecurityFocus: 77073
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Entry
Created: 09/07/2015 10:13Updated: 06/14/2022 11:41
Changes: 09/07/2015 10:13 (62), 02/04/2018 10:32 (6), 06/14/2022 11:34 (6), 06/14/2022 11:41 (1)
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