VDB-113144 · CVE-2018-6912 · GCVE-0-2018-6912

FFmpeg up to 3.4.2 AVI File libavcodec/utvideodec.c decode_plane out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in FFmpeg up to 3.4.2. This impacts the function decode_plane of the file libavcodec/utvideodec.c of the component AVI File Handler. Such manipulation leads to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-6912. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg up to 3.4.2 (Multimedia Processing Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function decode_plane of the file libavcodec/utvideodec.c of the component AVI File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

The decode_plane function in libavcodec/utvideodec.c in FFmpeg through 3.4.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out of array read) via a crafted AVI file.

The bug was discovered 02/11/2018. The weakness was shared 02/12/2018 as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). The advisory is shared for download at git.ffmpeg.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-6912 since 02/11/2018. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.ffmpeg.org.

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Productinfo

Type

Multimedia Processing Software

Name

FFmpeg

Version

License

open-source

Website

Product: https://ffmpeg.org/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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NVD Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: git.ffmpeg.org

Timelineinfo

02/11/2018 🔍
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02/12/2018 +1 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: 76cc0f0f673353cd4746cd3b83838ae335e5d9ed
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2018-6912 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-6912
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-113144

Entryinfo

Created: 02/12/2018 16:36
Updated: 02/06/2023 12:52
Changes: 02/12/2018 16:36 (60), 01/04/2020 07:56 (2), 02/06/2023 12:52 (4)
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