libav 12.3 libavformat/mpc8.c mpc8_read_header resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in libav 12.3 and classified as problematic. The affected element is the function mpc8_read_header of the file libavformat/mpc8.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to resource management. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2019-14442. The attack may be launched remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in libav 12.3 (Multimedia Player Software). This vulnerability affects the function mpc8_read_header of the file libavformat/mpc8.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-399. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

In mpc8_read_header in libavformat/mpc8.c in Libav 12.3, an input file can result in an avio_seek infinite loop and hang, with 100% CPU consumption. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.

The weakness was shared 07/30/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lists.debian.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-14442 since 07/30/2019. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit at packetstormsecurity.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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

The entry VDB-138903 is related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

07/30/2019 🔍
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07/31/2019 +1 days 🔍
06/20/2024 +1786 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 154038
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-14442 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-14442
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-139024
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/31/2019 09:26
Updated: 06/20/2024 12:20
Changes: 07/31/2019 09:26 (55), 07/16/2020 09:43 (1), 11/14/2023 09:55 (3), 11/14/2023 09:57 (1), 06/20/2024 12:20 (22)
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