FFmpeg 3.3.3 libavformat/hls.c read_data resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg 3.3.3 and classified as problematic. This affects the function read_data of the file libavformat/hls.c. The manipulation results in resource management. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2017-14058. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg 3.3.3 (Multimedia Processing Software). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function read_data of the file libavformat/hls.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-399. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

In FFmpeg 3.3.3, the read_data function in libavformat/hls.c does not restrict reload attempts for an insufficient list, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop).

The bug was discovered 08/25/2017. The weakness was released 08/31/2017 by Security Team (GitHub Repository). The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-14058 since 08/31/2017. 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. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 6 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 103289 (openSUSE Security Update : ffmpeg / ffmpeg2 (openSUSE-2017-1067)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 176766 (Debian Security Update for libav (DLA 1740-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 3 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (103289) and SecurityFocus (BID 100629†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-76807, VDB-106022, VDB-106023 and VDB-106024. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 103289
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : ffmpeg / ffmpeg2 (openSUSE-2017-1067)
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OpenVAS ID: 850584
OpenVAS Name: SuSE Update for ffmpeg, openSUSE-SU-2017:2502-1 (ffmpeg,)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: github.com

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Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: 7ba100d3e6e8b1e5d5342feb960a7f081d6e15af
Researcher: Security Team
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-14058 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-14058
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-106026

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SecurityFocus: 100629 - FFmpeg CVE-2017-14058 Denial of Service Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/31/2017 22:49
Updated: 12/27/2022 13:15
Changes: 08/31/2017 22:49 (70), 11/12/2019 13:13 (13), 12/27/2022 13:09 (5), 12/27/2022 13:15 (2)
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