VDB-10835 · OSVDB 98581 · GCVE-100-10835

FFmpeg 2.0 libavcodec/h263dec.c ff_h263_decode_frame denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in FFmpeg 2.0. Affected by this vulnerability is the function ff_h263_decode_frame of the file libavcodec/h263dec.c. The manipulation leads to denial of service. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg 2.0 (Multimedia Processing Software). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function ff_h263_decode_frame of the file libavcodec/h263dec.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is availability.

The issue has been introduced in 07/11/2013. The weakness was published 09/23/2013 as projects / libav.git / blob as confirmed advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at git.libav.org. The public release has been coordinated with the project team. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful 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 74 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 9.10 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.libav.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (98581†). git.libav.org is providing further details. Similar entries are available at VDB-10838 and VDB-10837. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Affected

  • Libav 9.9
  • FFmpeg 2.0

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

VulDB Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Temp Score: 7.2
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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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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: FFmpeg 9.10
Patch: git.libav.org

Timelineinfo

07/11/2013 🔍
09/23/2013 +74 days 🔍
09/23/2013 +0 days 🔍
10/17/2013 +24 days 🔍
04/16/2019 +2007 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: projects / libav.git / blob
Status: Confirmed
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GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-10835
OSVDB: 98581

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/17/2013 10:28
Updated: 04/16/2019 09:31
Changes: 10/17/2013 10:28 (50), 04/16/2019 09:31 (2)
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