libav 12.3 wvdec.c wv_read_block_header resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in libav 12.3. The affected element is the function wv_read_block_header of the file wvdec.c. Performing a manipulation results in resource management. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-14372. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in libav 12.3 (Multimedia Player Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function wv_read_block_header of the file wvdec.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-399. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

In Libav 12.3, there is an infinite loop in the function wv_read_block_header() in the file wvdec.c.

The weakness was presented 07/28/2019 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at lists.debian.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-14372 since 07/28/2019. 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.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

See VDB-138902 for similar entry. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

07/28/2019 🔍
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07/29/2019 +1 days 🔍
11/13/2023 +1568 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: DLA 1907-1
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-14372 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-14372
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-138903
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/29/2019 15:50
Updated: 11/13/2023 14:26
Changes: 07/29/2019 15:50 (55), 07/14/2020 21:25 (1), 11/13/2023 14:26 (3)
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