FFmpeg up to 4.1 libavcodec/vqavideo.c vqa_decode_init array index

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in FFmpeg up to 4.1. Affected by this vulnerability is the function vqa_decode_init of the file libavcodec/vqavideo.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to array index. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2019-17542. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg up to 4.1 (Multimedia Processing Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function vqa_decode_init of the file libavcodec/vqavideo.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a array index vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-129. The product uses untrusted input when calculating or using an array index, but the product does not validate or incorrectly validates the index to ensure the index references a valid position within the array. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

FFmpeg before 4.2 has a heap-based buffer overflow in vqa_decode_chunk because of an out-of-array access in vqa_decode_init in libavcodec/vqavideo.c.

The weakness was published 10/14/2019. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-17542 since 10/14/2019. 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.

Upgrading to version 4.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

Similar entry is available at VDB-143437. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Array index
CWE: CWE-129 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: FFmpeg 4.2
Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

10/14/2019 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: 02f909dc24b1f05cfbba75077c7707b905e63cd2
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-17542 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-17542
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-143440
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/14/2019 08:17
Updated: 01/08/2024 11:44
Changes: 10/14/2019 08:17 (38), 10/14/2019 08:22 (18), 01/08/2024 11:36 (6), 01/08/2024 11:44 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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