VDB-11656 · OSVDB 101475 · GCVE-100-11656

FFmpeg 2.1 libavcodec/gifdec.c gif_read_image Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in FFmpeg 2.1. The impacted element is the function gif_read_image of the file libavcodec/gifdec.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. There is not any exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in FFmpeg 2.1 (Multimedia Processing Software). This vulnerability affects the function gif_read_image of the file libavcodec/gifdec.c. The impact remains unknown.

The issue has been introduced in 10/29/2013. The weakness was released 12/17/2013 by Mateusz Jurczyk and Gynvael Coldwind with Google Security Team as avcodec/gifdec: check that the correct number of bytes was decoded as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). The advisory is shared for download at git.videolan.org. The public release was coordinated with the vendor. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 49 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.videolan.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 (101475†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-11659, VDB-11658, VDB-11657 and VDB-11655. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • FFmpeg 2.1
  • Libav 0.8.9

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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: Patch
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Patch: git.videolan.org

Timelineinfo

10/29/2013 🔍
12/17/2013 +49 days 🔍
12/17/2013 +0 days 🔍
12/30/2013 +13 days 🔍
04/17/2019 +1934 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: avcodec/gifdec: check that the correct number of bytes was decoded
Researcher: Mateusz Jurczyk, Gynvael Coldwind
Organization: Google Security Team
Status: Confirmed
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GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-11656
OSVDB: 101475

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/30/2013 11:06
Updated: 04/17/2019 16:20
Changes: 12/30/2013 11:06 (51), 04/17/2019 16:20 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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