VDB-9136 · SA53766 · OSVDB 94174

FFmpeg 1.2.0 Decoded Picture libavcodec/smvjpegdec.c smvjpeg_decode_frame denial of service

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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in FFmpeg 1.2.0 (Multimedia Processing Software). This vulnerability affects the function smvjpeg_decode_frame of the file libavcodec/smvjpegdec.c of the component Decoded Picture Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The issue has been introduced in 03/07/2013. The weakness was released 06/07/2013 by Mateusz Jurczyk and Gynvael Coldwind with Google Security Team as not defined advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at ffmpeg.org. The public release was coordinated with the vendor. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 92 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 1.2.1 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at git.videolan.org. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.videolan.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at 5510, 7875, 7876 and 7877.

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CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
ATT&CK: T1499

Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: FFmpeg 1.2.1
Patch: git.videolan.org

Timelineinfo

03/07/2013 🔍
04/30/2013 +54 days 🔍
06/07/2013 +38 days 🔍
06/07/2013 +0 days 🔍
06/14/2013 +7 days 🔍
06/19/2013 +5 days 🔍
04/15/2019 +2126 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: ffmpeg.org
Researcher: Mateusz Jurczyk, Gynvael Coldwind
Organization: Google Security Team
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍
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Secunia: 53766 - FFmpeg Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 94174

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/14/2013 10:27
Updated: 04/15/2019 14:04
Changes: 06/14/2013 10:27 (59), 04/15/2019 14:04 (1)
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