FFmpeg 2.0 rpza_decode_stream memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg 2.0. It has been declared as critical. This impacts the function rpza_decode_stream. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2014-125017. No exploit is available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in FFmpeg 2.0 (Multimedia Processing Software). This vulnerability affects the function rpza_decode_stream. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The issue has been introduced in 07/11/2013. The weakness was published 02/10/2014 by Mateusz Jurczyk and Gynvael Coldwind with Google Security Team as rpza: limit the number of blocks to the total remaining blocks in the frame as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). The advisory is shared for download at git.videolan.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-125017. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful 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 214 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Applying the patch Fixes Invalid Writes is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.videolan.org.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (91150) and Secunia (SA56847†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven

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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: Fixes Invalid Writes

Timelineinfo

07/11/2013 🔍
02/10/2014 +214 days 🔍
02/21/2014 +11 days 🔍
06/17/2022 +3038 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: rpza: limit the number of blocks to the total remaining blocks in the frame
Researcher: Mateusz Jurczyk, Gynvael Coldwind
Organization: Google Security Team
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2014-125017 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-125017
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-12340
X-Force: 91150 - FFmpeg rpza_decode_stream() code execution, Medium Risk
Secunia: 56847 - FFmpeg "rpza_decode_stream()" Memory Corruption Vulnerability, Moderately Critical

Entryinfo

Created: 02/21/2014 17:06
Updated: 06/17/2022 23:34
Changes: 02/21/2014 17:06 (45), 04/16/2019 11:47 (8), 06/17/2022 23:34 (3)
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