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.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB 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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Status: Not defined

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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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