VDB-109475 · CVE-2017-13135 · BID 101929

VideoLAN x265 0.9.7 common/cudata.cpp CUData::initialize null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in VideoLAN x265 0.9.7. This vulnerability affects the function CUData::initialize of the file common/cudata.cpp. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2017-13135. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in VideoLAN x265 0.9.7. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function CUData::initialize of the file common/cudata.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A NULL Pointer Dereference exists in VideoLAN x265, as used in libbpg 0.9.7 and other products, because the CUData::initialize function in common/cudata.cpp mishandles memory-allocation failure.

The bug was discovered 11/16/2017. The weakness was published 11/16/2017 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-13135 since 08/22/2017. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 101929†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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08/22/2017 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: videolan.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: binsh fpbibi
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-13135 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-13135
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-109475
SecurityFocus: 101929 - libbpg 'cudata.cpp' Null Pointer Dereference Denial of Service Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 11/16/2017 17:46
Updated: 01/24/2021 08:27
Changes: 11/16/2017 17:46 (58), 12/07/2019 08:51 (3), 01/24/2021 08:27 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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