VDB-11122 · OSVDB 99540 · GCVE-100-11122

Libav/Ffmpeg 0.8.4/1.0 libavformat/swfdec.c swf_read_packet denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Libav and Ffmpeg 0.8.4/1.0. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function swf_read_packet of the file libavformat/swfdec.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Libav and Ffmpeg 0.8.4/1.0 (Multimedia Player Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function swf_read_packet of the file libavformat/swfdec.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The weakness was disclosed 12/11/2012 by Justin Ruggles as Changelog for 0.8.9 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at git.libav.org. The public release has been coordinated in cooperation with the vendor. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 0.8.9 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.videolan.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 (99540†). Additional details are provided at patches.libav.org. The entries VDB-11099 and VDB-11100 are pretty similar. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: 0.8.9

Timelineinfo

12/11/2012 🔍
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11/14/2013 +338 days 🔍
03/25/2019 +1957 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: Changelog for 0.8.9
Researcher: Justin Ruggles
Status: Confirmed
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GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-11122
OSVDB: 99540

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Entryinfo

Created: 11/14/2013 10:42
Updated: 03/25/2019 11:34
Changes: 11/14/2013 10:42 (49), 03/25/2019 11:34 (2)
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