FFmpeg 0.8.10 ff_j2k_dwt_init numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in FFmpeg 0.8.10. Affected is the function ff_j2k_dwt_init. The manipulation leads to numeric error. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-0849. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg 0.8.10 (Multimedia Processing Software) and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function ff_j2k_dwt_init. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-189. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

Integer overflow in the ff_j2k_dwt_init function in libavcodec/j2k_dwt.c in FFmpeg before 0.9.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and application crash) via a crafted JPEG2000 image that triggers an incorrect check for a negative value.

The issue has been introduced in 01/12/2012. The weakness was disclosed 08/27/2012 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at ffmpeg.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2012-0849 since 01/19/2012. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 228 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Applying the patch 1f99939a6361e2e6d6788494dd7c682b051c6c34 is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (78935). The entry VDB-61908 is pretty similar. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Patch: 1f99939a6361e2e6d6788494dd7c682b051c6c34

Timelineinfo

01/12/2012 🔍
01/19/2012 +7 days 🔍
08/27/2012 +221 days 🔍
08/27/2012 +0 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +938 days 🔍
12/12/2021 +2456 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: 776
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-0849 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-0849
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-61907
X-Force: 78935

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 12/12/2021 15:34
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (48), 04/15/2019 09:25 (3), 12/12/2021 15:34 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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