VDB-102888 · CVE-2017-9990 · BID 99313

FFmpeg 3.3.0/3.3.1 libavcodec/xpmdec.c color_string_to_rgba memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in FFmpeg 3.3.0/3.3.1. Impacted is the function color_string_to_rgba of the file libavcodec/xpmdec.c. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-9990. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in FFmpeg 3.3.0/3.3.1 (Multimedia Processing Software). Affected is the function color_string_to_rgba of the file libavcodec/xpmdec.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Stack-based buffer overflow in the color_string_to_rgba function in libavcodec/xpmdec.c in FFmpeg 3.3 before 3.3.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file.

The bug was discovered 05/09/2017. The weakness was presented 06/28/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-9990 since 06/28/2017. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 50 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 3.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 99313†). See VDB-102892, VDB-102891, VDB-102890 and VDB-102889 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: FFmpeg 3.3
Patch: github.com

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Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: cb243972b121b1ae6b60a78ff55a0506c69f3879⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-9990 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-9990
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-102888
SecurityFocus: 99313 - FFmpeg CVE-2017-9990 Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/28/2017 16:39
Updated: 12/09/2022 12:22
Changes: 06/28/2017 16:39 (62), 10/21/2019 08:15 (3), 12/09/2022 12:22 (5)
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