VDB-11360 · SA55802 · OSVDB 100503

FFmpeg 2.0.1 libavcodec/h264.c decode_slice_header denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg 2.0.1. It has been declared as problematic. This affects the function decode_slice_header of the file libavcodec/h264.c. Such manipulation leads to denial of service. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in FFmpeg 2.0.1 (Multimedia Processing Software). Affected by this issue is the function decode_slice_header of the file libavcodec/h264.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is availability.

The weakness was published 10/24/2013 by Piotr Bandurski (ami_stuff) as avcodec/h264: do not trust last_pic_droppable when marking pictures as done as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). The advisory is shared for download at git.videolan.org. The public release has been coordinated with the vendor. Access to the local network is required for this attack to succeed. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 2.1 eliminates this vulnerability. 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 (100503†) and Secunia (SA55802†). Similar entries are available at VDB-11348, VDB-11349, VDB-11350 and VDB-11351. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • FFmpeg 2.0.1
  • Libav 9.10

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

VulDB Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Temp Score: 6.2
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Exploitinginfo

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

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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

10/24/2013 🔍
10/24/2013 +0 days 🔍
11/29/2013 +36 days 🔍
12/04/2013 +5 days 🔍
04/17/2019 +1960 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: avcodec/h264: do not trust last_pic_droppable when marking pictures as done
Researcher: Piotr Bandurski (ami_stuff)
Status: Confirmed
Coordinated: 🔍

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-11360
Secunia: 55802 - FFmpeg Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 100503

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/04/2013 13:57
Updated: 04/17/2019 09:37
Changes: 12/04/2013 13:57 (54), 04/17/2019 09:37 (1)
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Committer: olku
Cache ID: 216::103

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