FFmpeg 2.0 cmv_process_header memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg 2.0. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function cmv_process_header. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-125021. There is no exploit available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg 2.0 (Multimedia Processing Software) and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function cmv_process_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 shared 02/06/2014 as eacmv: clear references on frame dimensions change as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). It is possible to read the advisory at git.videolan.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-125021. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. 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 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 (91079) and Secunia (SA56838†). The entries VDB-12293, VDB-12294, VDB-12295 and VDB-12296 are related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Status: Unproven

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Patch: git.videolan.org

Timelineinfo

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

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: eacmv: clear references on frame dimensions change
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2014-125021 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-125021
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-12299
X-Force: 91079 - FFmpeg cmv_process_header() denial of service, Medium Risk
Secunia: 56838 - FFmpeg Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/14/2014 09:18
Updated: 06/18/2022 08:27
Changes: 02/14/2014 09:18 (43), 04/16/2019 11:12 (8), 06/18/2022 08:27 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:9C2:103

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