VDB-11354 · SA55802 · OSVDB 100497

FFmpeg 2.0.1 Fifo libavfilter/vf_fps.c filter_frame Empty Fifo memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in FFmpeg 2.0.1. This affects the function filter_frame of the file libavfilter/vf_fps.c of the component Fifo Handler. Such manipulation as part of Empty Fifo leads to memory corruption. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg 2.0.1 (Multimedia Processing Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function filter_frame of the file libavfilter/vf_fps.c of the component Fifo Handler. The manipulation as part of a Empty Fifo leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 09/02/2013 by Krieger as avfilter/vf_fps: make sure the fifo is not empty before using it as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). The advisory is available at git.videolan.org. The vendor cooperated in the coordination of the public release. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known.

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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 (100497†) and Secunia (SA55802†). The entries VDB-11348, VDB-11349, VDB-11350 and VDB-11351 are related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

  • FFmpeg 2.0.1
  • Libav 0.8.8/9.8

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.0

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

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

Timelineinfo

09/02/2013 🔍
09/02/2013 +0 days 🔍
11/29/2013 +88 days 🔍
12/04/2013 +5 days 🔍
04/17/2019 +1960 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: avfilter/vf_fps: make sure the fifo is not empty before using it
Researcher: Krieger
Status: Confirmed
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GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-11354
Secunia: 55802 - FFmpeg Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 100497

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/04/2013 11:45
Updated: 04/17/2019 09:26
Changes: 12/04/2013 11:45 (58), 04/17/2019 09:26 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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