VDB-12024 · OSVDB 102325 · GCVE-100-12024

FFmpeg 2.1 libavcodec/adpcm.c adpcm_decode_frame uninitialized resource

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in FFmpeg 2.1. Affected by this issue is the function adpcm_decode_frame of the file libavcodec/adpcm.c. The manipulation results in uninitialized resource. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in FFmpeg 2.1 (Multimedia Processing Software). Affected is the function adpcm_decode_frame of the file libavcodec/adpcm.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uninitialized resource vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-908. The product uses or accesses a resource that has not been initialized. The impact remains unknown.

The issue has been introduced in 10/29/2013. The weakness was shared 01/15/2014 by Mateusz Jurczyk and Gynvael Coldwind with Google Security Team as avcodec/adpcm: fix sample count for stereo SBPRO3 as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). The advisory is shared for download at git.videolan.org. The vendor cooperated in the coordination of the public release. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 78 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 (102325†). The entries VDB-12028, VDB-12027, VDB-12026 and VDB-12025 are related to this item. 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: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uninitialized resource
CWE: CWE-908
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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 🔍
01/15/2014 +78 days 🔍
01/15/2014 +0 days 🔍
01/22/2014 +7 days 🔍
12/17/2018 +1790 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: avcodec/adpcm: fix sample count for stereo SBPRO3
Researcher: Mateusz Jurczyk, Gynvael Coldwind
Organization: Google Security Team
Status: Confirmed
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GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-12024
OSVDB: 102325

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/22/2014 13:33
Updated: 12/17/2018 07:55
Changes: 01/22/2014 13:33 (51), 12/17/2018 07:55 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:017:103

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