FFmpeg 2.0 libavfilter/vf_gradfun.c filter_frame memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in FFmpeg 2.0. Impacted is the function filter_frame of the file libavfilter/vf_gradfun.c. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2013-4263. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in FFmpeg 2.0 (Multimedia Processing Software). This issue affects the function filter_frame of the file libavfilter/vf_gradfun.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

libavfilter in FFmpeg before 2.0.1 has unspecified impact and remote vectors related to a crafted "plane," which triggers an out-of-bounds heap write.

The issue has been introduced in 07/11/2013. The weakness was disclosed 08/03/2013 as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). The advisory is shared at git.videolan.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2013-4263 since 06/12/2013. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 23 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 89899 (GLSA-201603-06 : FFmpeg: Multiple vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading to version 2.0.1 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 2 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (89899), OSVDB (96452†) and Secunia (SA54541†). The entries VDB-7624, VDB-7625, VDB-7628 and VDB-7630 are pretty similar. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Affected

  • FFmpeg 2.0
  • Libav 0.8.8/0.9.8

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Temp Score: 9.5
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 89899
Nessus Name: GLSA-201603-06 : FFmpeg: Multiple vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 18627
OpenVAS Name: Gentoo Linux Local Check: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-06
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: FFmpeg 2.0.1
Patch: git.videolan.org

Timelineinfo

06/12/2013 🔍
07/11/2013 +29 days 🔍
08/03/2013 +23 days 🔍
08/11/2013 +8 days 🔍
08/21/2013 +10 days 🔍
08/23/2013 +2 days 🔍
11/23/2013 +92 days 🔍
03/14/2016 +842 days 🔍
04/15/2019 +1127 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: git.videolan.org
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-4263 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-4263
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-10037
Secunia: 54541 - FFmpeg Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 96452

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/23/2013 15:15
Updated: 04/15/2019 17:24
Changes: 08/23/2013 15:15 (74), 04/15/2019 17:24 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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