VDB-11351 · SA55802 · OSVDB 100494

FFmpeg 2.0.1 libavcodec/ffv1dec.c read_header Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in FFmpeg 2.0.1. Affected is the function read_header of the file libavcodec/ffv1dec.c. The manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in FFmpeg 2.0.1 (Multimedia Processing Software). This issue affects the function read_header of the file libavcodec/ffv1dec.c. The impact remains unknown.

The weakness was released 08/30/2013 as ffv1dec: Check bits_per_raw_sample and colorspace for equality in ver 0/1 headers as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). It is possible to read the advisory at git.videolan.org. The exploitation is known to be difficult. 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.

Upgrading to version 2.1 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at git.videolan.org. Applying a patch 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 databases at OSVDB (100494†) and Secunia (SA55802†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-11348, VDB-11349, VDB-11350 and VDB-11352. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Affected

  • FFmpeg 2.0.1
  • Libav 0.8.8/9.8

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.6
VulDB Temp Score: 5.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: FFmpeg 2.1
Patch: git.videolan.org

Timelineinfo

08/30/2013 🔍
08/30/2013 +0 days 🔍
11/29/2013 +91 days 🔍
12/04/2013 +5 days 🔍
04/17/2019 +1960 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: ffv1dec: Check bits_per_raw_sample and colorspace for equality in ver 0/1 headers
Status: Confirmed

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-11351
Secunia: 55802 - FFmpeg Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 100494

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/04/2013 11:42
Updated: 04/17/2019 09:16
Changes: 12/04/2013 11:42 (51), 04/17/2019 09:16 (1)
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