VDB-11683 · OSVDB 101538 · GCVE-100-11683

FFmpeg 2.1 libavcodec/smacker.c smka_decode_frame Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg 2.1. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function smka_decode_frame of the file libavcodec/smacker.c. This manipulation causes an unknown weakness. There is no available exploit. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in FFmpeg 2.1 (Multimedia Processing Software). Affected by this vulnerability is the function smka_decode_frame of the file libavcodec/smacker.c. The impact remains unknown.

The issue has been introduced in 10/29/2013. The weakness was presented 12/20/2013 by Mateusz Jurczyk and Gynvael Coldwind with Google Security Team as avformat/smacker: check for format mismatch more completely as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). It is possible to read the advisory at git.videolan.org. The public release was coordinated in cooperation with the project team. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. 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 52 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 (101538†). See VDB-11687, VDB-11685, VDB-11684 and VDB-11682 for similar entries. 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 🔍
12/20/2013 +52 days 🔍
12/20/2013 +0 days 🔍
01/02/2014 +13 days 🔍
04/17/2019 +1931 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: avformat/smacker: check for format mismatch more completely
Researcher: Mateusz Jurczyk, Gynvael Coldwind
Organization: Google Security Team
Status: Confirmed
Coordinated: 🔍

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-11683
OSVDB: 101538

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/02/2014 15:13
Updated: 04/17/2019 16:53
Changes: 01/02/2014 15:13 (51), 04/17/2019 16:53 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:2DB:103

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