FFmpeg 4.0.1 libavformat/movenc.c handle_eac3 AVI File data processing

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in FFmpeg 4.0.1. The impacted element is the function handle_eac3 of the file libavformat/movenc.c. Executing a manipulation as part of AVI File can lead to data processing. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-13302. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in FFmpeg 4.0.1 (Multimedia Processing Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function handle_eac3 of the file libavformat/movenc.c. The manipulation as part of a AVI File leads to a data processing vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-19. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In FFmpeg 4.0.1, improper handling of frame types (other than EAC3_FRAME_TYPE_INDEPENDENT) that have multiple independent substreams in the handle_eac3 function in libavformat/movenc.c may trigger an out-of-array access while converting a crafted AVI file to MPEG4, leading to a denial of service or possibly unspecified other impact.

The bug was discovered 06/27/2018. The weakness was shared 07/05/2018 by Alex (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-13302 since 07/05/2018. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 8 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 111141 (Debian DSA-4249-1 : ffmpeg - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 176432 (Debian Security Update for ffmpeg (DSA 4249-1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 2 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (111141) and SecurityFocus (BID 104675†). The entries VDB-115966, VDB-119587, VDB-120422 and VDB-120423 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Data processing
CWE: CWE-19
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Nessus ID: 111141
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-4249-1 : ffmpeg - security update
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: github.com

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Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: ed22dc22216f74c75ee7901f82649e1ff725ba50⛔
Researcher: Alex
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-13302 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-13302
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-120424

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SecurityFocus: 104675 - FFmpeg Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/05/2018 23:18
Updated: 04/03/2023 14:50
Changes: 07/05/2018 23:18 (77), 02/25/2020 21:08 (6), 04/03/2023 14:50 (5)
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