VDB-120423 · CVE-2018-13301 · BID 104675

FFmpeg up to 4.0.0 mpeg4videodec.c ff_mpeg4_decode_picture_header null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in FFmpeg up to 4.0.0. The affected element is the function ff_mpeg4_decode_picture_header of the file libavcodec/mpeg4videodec.c. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-13301. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in FFmpeg up to 4.0.0 (Multimedia Processing Software). This affects the function ff_mpeg4_decode_picture_header of the file libavcodec/mpeg4videodec.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

In FFmpeg 4.0.1, due to a missing check of a profile value before setting it, the ff_mpeg4_decode_picture_header function in libavcodec/mpeg4videodec.c may trigger a NULL pointer dereference while converting a crafted AVI file to MPEG4, leading to a denial of service.

The bug was discovered 06/28/2018. The weakness was presented 07/05/2018 by Alex (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2018-13301 since 07/05/2018. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. 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 7 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 4.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 104675†). See VDB-120422, VDB-120424 and VDB-120425 for similar entries. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: FFmpeg 4.0.1
Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

06/28/2018 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: 2aa9047486dbff12d9e040f917e5f799ed2fd78b⛔
Researcher: Alex
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-13301 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-13301
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-120423
SecurityFocus: 104675 - FFmpeg Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/05/2018 23:17
Updated: 04/03/2023 14:46
Changes: 07/05/2018 23:17 (62), 02/25/2020 21:01 (4), 04/03/2023 14:46 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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