VDB-94649 · CVE-2016-8595 · BID 94757

FFmpeg up to 3.1.4 AVI File libavcodec/gsm_parser.c gsm_parse input validation

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A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg up to 3.1.4 (Multimedia Processing Software) and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function gsm_parse of the file libavcodec/gsm_parser.c of the component AVI File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

The gsm_parse function in libavcodec/gsm_parser.c in FFmpeg before 3.1.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assert fault) via a crafted AVI file.

The bug was discovered 12/23/2016. The weakness was shared 12/23/2016 with Qihoo 360 (Website). The advisory is shared at openwall.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-8595 since 10/11/2016. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 3.1.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

Productinfo

Type

Multimedia Processing Software

Name

FFmpeg

Version

License

open-source

CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: FFmpeg 3.1.5

Timelineinfo

10/11/2016 🔍
12/08/2016 +58 days 🔍
12/23/2016 +15 days 🔍
12/23/2016 +0 days 🔍
12/23/2016 +0 days 🔍
12/23/2016 +0 days 🔍
07/15/2019 +934 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: openwall.com
Organization: Qihoo 360
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-8595 (🔍)
SecurityFocus: 94757 - FFmpeg CVE-2016-8595 Denial of Service Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 12/23/2016 10:14
Updated: 07/15/2019 08:20
Changes: 12/23/2016 10:14 (61), 07/15/2019 08:20 (5)
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Cache ID: 18:115:103