FFmpeg 0.5 code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in FFmpeg 0.5. Affected is an unknown function. This manipulation causes code injection. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2009-4636. Moreover, an exploit is present.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in FFmpeg 0.5 (Multimedia Processing Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

FFmpeg 0.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hang) via a crafted file that triggers an infinite loop.

The issue has been introduced in 03/02/2010. The weakness was disclosed 02/09/2010 by Will Dormann (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at scarybeastsecurity.blogspot.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2009-4636 since 02/09/2010. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 53274 (Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : ffmpeg (MDVSA-2011:062)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 175079 (Debian Security Update for Ffmpeg-debian (DSA-2000)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 8857.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (53274), SecurityFocus (BID 36465†), Secunia (SA36805†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-24966†). The entries VDB-9123, VDB-9124, VDB-9126 and VDB-9128 are pretty similar. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 53274
Nessus Name: Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : ffmpeg (MDVSA-2011:062)
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OpenVAS ID: 66953
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2000-1 (ffmpeg-debian)
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Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: scarybeastsecurity.blogspot.com
Researcher: Will Dormann
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2009-4636 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-4636
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-51787

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SecurityFocus: 36465 - FFmpeg Version 0.5 Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 36805 - ffmpeg Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
Vulnerability Center: 24966 - FFmpeg 0.5 Remote DoS Vulnerability via a Crafted File with Infinite Loop, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2011-1241

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 04/30/2026 16:19
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (61), 02/21/2017 17:25 (17), 09/02/2021 06:25 (3), 02/03/2025 12:50 (20), 04/30/2026 16:19 (2)
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