VDB-11675 · OSVDB 101528 · GCVE-100-11675

FFmpeg 2.1 libavcodec/wavpack.c wv_unpack_stereo Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in FFmpeg 2.1. This issue affects the function wv_unpack_stereo of the file libavcodec/wavpack.c. The manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. No exploit is available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in FFmpeg 2.1 (Multimedia Processing Software). This issue affects the function wv_unpack_stereo of the file libavcodec/wavpack.c. The impact remains unknown.

The issue has been introduced in 10/29/2013. The weakness was published 12/23/2013 by Mateusz Jurczyk and Gynvael Coldwind with Google Security Team as avcodec/wavpack: clear remainder of data in case of error in wv_unpack_mono/stereo() as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). It is possible to read the advisory at git.videolan.org. The public release has been coordinated with the project team. 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.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 55 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 (101528†). Similar entries are available at VDB-11679, VDB-11678, VDB-11677 and VDB-11676. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: git.videolan.org

Timelineinfo

10/29/2013 🔍
12/23/2013 +55 days 🔍
12/23/2013 +0 days 🔍
12/31/2013 +8 days 🔍
04/17/2019 +1933 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: avcodec/wavpack: clear remainder of data in case of error in wv_unpack_mono/stereo()
Researcher: Mateusz Jurczyk, Gynvael Coldwind
Organization: Google Security Team
Status: Confirmed
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GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-11675
OSVDB: 101528

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/31/2013 12:29
Updated: 04/17/2019 16:31
Changes: 12/31/2013 12:29 (51), 04/17/2019 16:31 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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