FFmpeg 2.0 decode_slice_header memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg 2.0 and classified as problematic. This impacts the function decode_slice_header. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2014-125018. There is not any exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in FFmpeg 2.0 (Multimedia Processing Software). Affected by this issue is the function decode_slice_header. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is availability.

The issue has been introduced in 07/11/2013. The weakness was released 02/06/2014 as avcodec/h264: update current_sps & sps->new only after the whole slice header decoder... as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). The advisory is shared for download at git.videolan.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2014-125018. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 210 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 databases at X-Force (91076) and Secunia (SA56838†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-12293, VDB-12294, VDB-12295 and VDB-12297. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.6

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.6
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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven

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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: git.videolan.org

Timelineinfo

07/11/2013 🔍
02/06/2014 +210 days 🔍
02/06/2014 +0 days 🔍
02/14/2014 +8 days 🔍
06/18/2022 +3046 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: avcodec/h264: update current_sps & sps->new only after the whole slice header decoder...
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2014-125018 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-125018
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-12296
X-Force: 91076 - FFmpeg decode_slice_header() function denial of service, Medium Risk
Secunia: 56838 - FFmpeg Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/14/2014 09:17
Updated: 06/18/2022 08:23
Changes: 02/14/2014 09:17 (43), 04/16/2019 10:56 (8), 06/18/2022 08:23 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:4C2:103

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