FFmpeg up to 3.3.2 APE File libavcodec/apedec.c ape_decode_frame out-of-bounds

CVSS Meta Temp Score
CVSS is a standardized scoring system to determine possibilities of attacks. The Temp Score considers temporal factors like disclosure, exploit and countermeasures. The unique Meta Score calculates the average score of different sources to provide a normalized scoring system.
Current Exploit Price (≈)
Our analysts are monitoring exploit markets and are in contact with vulnerability brokers. The range indicates the observed or calculated exploit price to be seen on exploit markets. A good indicator to understand the monetary effort required for and the popularity of an attack.
CTI Interest Score
Our Cyber Threat Intelligence team is monitoring different web sites, mailing lists, exploit markets and social media networks. The CTI Interest Score identifies the interest of attackers and the security community for this specific vulnerability in real-time. A high score indicates an elevated risk to be targeted for this vulnerability.
5.3$0-$5k0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in FFmpeg up to 3.3.2. This vulnerability affects the function ape_decode_frame of the file libavcodec/apedec.c of the component APE File Handler. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-11399. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in FFmpeg up to 3.3.2 (Multimedia Processing Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function ape_decode_frame of the file libavcodec/apedec.c of the component APE File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

Integer overflow in the ape_decode_frame function in libavcodec/apedec.c in FFmpeg through 3.3.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-array access and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted APE file.

The bug was discovered 07/16/2017. The weakness was released 07/17/2017 (GitHub Repository). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-11399 since 07/17/2017. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 102807 (Debian DSA-3957-1 : ffmpeg - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 176136 (Debian Security Update for ffmpeg (DSA 3957-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (102807) and SecurityFocus (BID 100019†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-102891, VDB-104549, VDB-104601 and VDB-111123. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Name

Version

License

Website

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 2.9
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 7.8
NVD Vector: 🔍

CVSSv2info

AVACAuCIA
💳💳💳💳💳💳
💳💳💳💳💳💳
💳💳💳💳💳💳
VectorComplexityAuthenticationConfidentialityIntegrityAvailability
UnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock
UnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock
UnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock

VulDB Base Score: 🔍
VulDB Temp Score: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 🔍

Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
CAPEC: 🔍
ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

EPSS Score: 🔍
EPSS Percentile: 🔍

Price Prediction: 🔍
Current Price Estimation: 🔍

0-DayUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock
TodayUnlockUnlockUnlockUnlock

Nessus ID: 102807
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-3957-1 : ffmpeg - security update
Nessus File: 🔍
Nessus Risk: 🔍
Nessus Family: 🔍
Nessus Context: 🔍

OpenVAS ID: 53375
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3957-1 (ffmpeg - security update)
OpenVAS File: 🔍
OpenVAS Family: 🔍

Qualys ID: 🔍
Qualys Name: 🔍

Threat Intelligenceinfo

Interest: 🔍
Active Actors: 🔍
Active APT Groups: 🔍

Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

Reaction Time: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔍
Exposure Time: 🔍

Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

07/16/2017 🔍
07/17/2017 +1 days 🔍
07/17/2017 +0 days 🔍
07/17/2017 +0 days 🔍
07/17/2017 +0 days 🔍
07/18/2017 +1 days 🔍
08/28/2017 +41 days 🔍
08/29/2017 +1 days 🔍
12/13/2022 +1932 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: 96349da5ec8eda9f0368446e557fe0c8ba0e66b7
Researcher: Bingchang
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2017-11399 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-11399
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-103711

OVAL: 🔍

SecurityFocus: 100019 - FFmpeg 'libavcodec/apedec.c' Denial of Service Vulnerability

See also: 🔍

Entryinfo

Created: 07/18/2017 11:00
Updated: 12/13/2022 08:32
Changes: 07/18/2017 11:00 (77), 10/26/2019 22:01 (6), 01/01/2021 17:53 (3), 12/13/2022 08:31 (4), 12/13/2022 08:32 (2)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Discussion

No comments yet. Languages: en.

Please log in to comment.

◂ PreviousOverviewNext ▸

Do you know our Splunk app?

Download it now for free!