VDB-141297 · CVE-2019-15942 · ID 8093

FFmpeg up to 4.2 libavcodec/h2645_parse.c h2645_parse memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in FFmpeg up to 4.2. This affects the function h2645_parse of the file libavcodec/h2645_parse.c. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2019-15942. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg up to 4.2 (Multimedia Processing Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects the function h2645_parse of the file libavcodec/h2645_parse.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

FFmpeg through 4.2 has a "Conditional jump or move depends on uninitialised value" issue in h2645_parse because alloc_rbsp_buffer in libavcodec/h2645_parse.c mishandles rbsp_buffer.

The weakness was disclosed 09/05/2019 (Website). The advisory is shared at security.gentoo.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-15942 since 09/05/2019. 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 are known, but no exploit is available.

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

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Productinfo

Type

Multimedia Processing Software

Name

FFmpeg

Version

License

open-source

Website

Product: https://ffmpeg.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/05/2019 🔍
09/05/2019 +0 days 🔍
09/06/2019 +1 days 🔍
12/13/2023 +1559 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: 8093
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-15942 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-15942
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-141297

Entryinfo

Created: 09/06/2019 11:05
Updated: 12/13/2023 09:43
Changes: 09/06/2019 11:05 (54), 08/13/2020 09:50 (1), 12/13/2023 09:43 (3)
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