VDB-10464 · OSVDB 97642 · GCVE-100-10464

FFmpeg 2.0 Initialization libavcodec/vc1dec.c vc1_decode_frame MPEG Video Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg 2.0. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function vc1_decode_frame of the file libavcodec/vc1dec.c of the component Initialization Handler. The manipulation as part of MPEG Video results in an unknown weakness. There is no exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg 2.0 (Multimedia Processing Software). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function vc1_decode_frame of the file libavcodec/vc1dec.c of the component Initialization Handler. The manipulation as part of a MPEG Video leads to a unknown weakness. The impact remains unknown.

The issue has been introduced in 07/11/2013. The weakness was shared 09/22/2013 by Mateusz Jurczyk and Gynvael Coldwind with Google Security Team as vc1dec: Undo mpegvideo initialization if unable to allocate tables as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). The advisory is shared for download at git.libav.org. The vendor cooperated in the coordination of the public release. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 73 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 (97642†). The entries VDB-10468, VDB-10467, VDB-10466 and VDB-10465 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • FFmpeg 2.0
  • Libav 9.9

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VulDB Meta 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 🔍
09/22/2013 +73 days 🔍
09/22/2013 +0 days 🔍
09/25/2013 +3 days 🔍
04/16/2019 +2028 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: vc1dec: Undo mpegvideo initialization if unable to allocate tables
Researcher: Mateusz Jurczyk, Gynvael Coldwind
Organization: Google Security Team
Status: Confirmed
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GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-10464
OSVDB: 97642

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Entryinfo

Created: 09/25/2013 10:23
Updated: 04/16/2019 00:06
Changes: 09/25/2013 10:23 (53), 04/16/2019 00:06 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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