VDB-10274 · OSVDB 97318 · GCVE-100-10274

FFmpeg 2.0 Stream libavformat/mpc8.c mpc8_parse_seektable Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in FFmpeg 2.0. Affected by this vulnerability is the function mpc8_parse_seektable of the file libavformat/mpc8.c of the component Stream Handler. Such manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. There is no exploit available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg 2.0 (Multimedia Processing Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function mpc8_parse_seektable of the file libavformat/mpc8.c of the component Stream Handler. The impact remains unknown.

The issue has been introduced in 07/11/2013. The weakness was shared 09/12/2013 by Mateusz Jurczyk and Gynvael Coldwind with Google Security Team as mpc8: Make sure the first stream exists before parsing the seek table as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). The advisory is available at git.libav.org. The vendor cooperated in the coordination of the public release. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 63 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.libav.org. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (97318†). The entries VDB-10278, VDB-10277, VDB-10276 and VDB-10275 are related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

  • FFmpeg 2.0
  • Libav 9.9

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.6
VulDB Temp Score: 5.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: git.libav.org

Timelineinfo

07/11/2013 🔍
09/12/2013 +63 days 🔍
09/12/2013 +0 days 🔍
09/16/2013 +4 days 🔍
04/15/2019 +2037 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: mpc8: Make sure the first stream exists before parsing the seek table
Researcher: Mateusz Jurczyk, Gynvael Coldwind
Organization: Google Security Team
Status: Confirmed
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GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-10274
OSVDB: 97318

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Entryinfo

Created: 09/16/2013 10:13
Updated: 04/15/2019 20:21
Changes: 09/16/2013 10:13 (52), 04/15/2019 20:21 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:F01:103

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