FFmpeg 4.4 libavcodec/dnxhddec.c init_vlc return value

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg 4.4. It has been classified as critical. The affected element is the function init_vlc of the file libavcodec/dnxhddec.c. Performing a manipulation results in return value. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2021-38114. No exploit exists. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg 4.4 (Multimedia Processing Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects the function init_vlc of the file libavcodec/dnxhddec.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a return value vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-252. The product does not check the return value from a method or function, which can prevent it from detecting unexpected states and conditions. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 08/05/2021 as 7150f9575671f898382c370acae35f9087a30ba1. It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-38114. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Return value
CWE: CWE-252 / CWE-253
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Remote: Partially

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Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

08/04/2021 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: 7150f9575671f898382c370acae35f9087a30ba1
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-38114 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-38114
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-180087

Entryinfo

Created: 08/05/2021 07:16
Updated: 08/08/2021 09:14
Changes: 08/05/2021 07:16 (40), 08/08/2021 09:14 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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