VDB-10425 · OSVDB 97472 · GCVE-100-10425

FFmpeg 2.0 Dimensions mpeg4videodec.c mpeg4_decode_sprite_trajectory denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in FFmpeg 2.0. This affects the function mpeg4_decode_sprite_trajectory of the file libavcodec/mpeg4videodec.c of the component Dimensions Handler. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. No exploit is available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in FFmpeg 2.0 (Multimedia Processing Software). This affects the function mpeg4_decode_sprite_trajectory of the file libavcodec/mpeg4videodec.c of the component Dimensions Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The issue has been introduced in 07/11/2013. The weakness was published 09/17/2013 by Mateusz Jurczyk and Gynvael Coldwind with Google Security Team as mpeg4videodec: Check the width/height in mpeg4_decode_sprite_trajectory as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). The advisory is shared at git.libav.org. The public release has been coordinated with the project team. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 68 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 (97472†). Similar entries are available at VDB-10429, VDB-10428, VDB-10427 and VDB-10426. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

  • FFmpeg 2.0
  • Libav 9.9

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

VulDB Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Temp Score: 5.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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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 🔍
09/17/2013 +68 days 🔍
09/17/2013 +0 days 🔍
09/23/2013 +6 days 🔍
04/15/2019 +2030 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: mpeg4videodec: Check the width/height in mpeg4_decode_sprite_trajectory
Researcher: Mateusz Jurczyk, Gynvael Coldwind
Organization: Google Security Team
Status: Confirmed
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GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-10425
OSVDB: 97472

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Entryinfo

Created: 09/23/2013 17:20
Updated: 04/15/2019 22:10
Changes: 09/23/2013 17:20 (51), 04/15/2019 22:10 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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