FFmpeg 0.8.10 MPV_frame_start memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in FFmpeg 0.8.10. This affects the function MPV_frame_start. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-0856. No exploit exists. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg 0.8.10 (Multimedia Processing Software). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function MPV_frame_start. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

Heap-based buffer overflow in the MPV_frame_start function in libavcodec/mpegvideo.c in FFmpeg before 0.9.1, when the lowres option is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted H263 media file. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of a regression error.

The issue has been introduced in 01/12/2012. The weakness was disclosed 08/20/2012 as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). The advisory is shared for download at git.videolan.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2012-0856 since 01/19/2012. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 221 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.videolan.org.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (78928). The entries VDB-5510, VDB-9123, VDB-9124 and VDB-9125 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: 21270cffaeab2f67a613907516b2b0cd6c9eacf4

Timelineinfo

01/12/2012 🔍
01/19/2012 +7 days 🔍
08/20/2012 +214 days 🔍
08/20/2012 +0 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +945 days 🔍
12/12/2021 +2456 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: 757
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-0856 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-0856
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-61712
X-Force: 78928

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 12/12/2021 08:03
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (51), 04/15/2019 09:17 (3), 12/12/2021 08:03 (4)
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