VDB-11401 · OSVDB 100544 · GCVE-100-11401

FFmpeg 2.1 libavcodec/g2meet.c g2m_load_cursor memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg 2.1. It has been classified as critical. Impacted is the function g2m_load_cursor of the file libavcodec/g2meet.c. This manipulation causes memory corruption. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg 2.1 (Multimedia Processing Software). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function g2m_load_cursor of the file libavcodec/g2meet.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The issue has been introduced in 10/29/2013. The weakness was released 11/27/2013 by Mateusz Jurczyk and Gynvael Coldwind with Google Security Team as avcodec/g2meet: fix stride calculation, use correct format field as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). The advisory is shared at git.videolan.org. The public release was coordinated with the project team. The exploitation appears to be difficult. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 29 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Applying the patch Patchwork avcodec/g2meet: fix stride calculation/use correct format field is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at patches.libav.org. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (100544†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-11404, VDB-11403, VDB-11402 and VDB-11400. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Affected

FFmpeg 2.1
Libav 0.8.9

Productinfo

Type

Multimedia Processing Software

Name

FFmpeg

Version

License

open-source

Website

Product: https://ffmpeg.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4

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VulDB Temp Score: 8.4
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: Patchwork avcodec/g2meet: fix stride calculation/use correct format field

Timelineinfo

10/29/2013 🔍
11/27/2013 +29 days 🔍
11/27/2013 +0 days 🔍
12/06/2013 +9 days 🔍
04/17/2019 +1958 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: avcodec/g2meet: fix stride calculation, use correct format field
Researcher: Mateusz Jurczyk, Gynvael Coldwind
Organization: Google Security Team
Status: Confirmed
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GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-11401
OSVDB: 100544

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/06/2013 14:21
Updated: 04/17/2019 12:40
Changes: 12/06/2013 14:21 (52), 04/17/2019 12:40 (2)
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Committer:
Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.