VDB-10431 · OSVDB 97478 · GCVE-100-10431

FFmpeg 2.0 RealAudio Codec Parameters matroskadec.c matroska_read_header Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in FFmpeg 2.0. This vulnerability affects the function matroska_read_header of the file libavformat/matroskadec.c of the component RealAudio Codec Parameters Handler. Performing a manipulation results in an unknown weakness. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in FFmpeg 2.0 (Multimedia Processing Software). This affects the function matroska_read_header of the file libavformat/matroskadec.c of the component RealAudio Codec Parameters Handler. The impact remains unknown.

The issue has been introduced in 07/11/2013. The weakness was released 09/17/2013 by Mateusz Jurczyk and Gynvael Coldwind with Google Security Team as matroskadec: Verify realaudio codec parameters as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). It is possible to read the advisory at git.libav.org. The public release was 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 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 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 (97478†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-10435, VDB-10434, VDB-10433 and VDB-10432. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • FFmpeg 2.0
  • Libav 9.9

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VulDB Base Score: 5.6
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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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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 🔍
08/26/2017 +1433 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: matroskadec: Verify realaudio codec parameters
Researcher: Mateusz Jurczyk, Gynvael Coldwind
Organization: Google Security Team
Status: Confirmed
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GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-10431
OSVDB: 97478

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Entryinfo

Created: 09/23/2013 17:37
Updated: 08/26/2017 06:40
Changes: 09/23/2013 17:37 (52), 08/26/2017 06:40 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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