FFmpeg prior 0.8.3 decode_cell_data denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function decode_cell_data. The manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-2776. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in FFmpeg (Multimedia Processing Software). Affected is the function decode_cell_data. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in the decode_cell_data function in libavcodec/indeo3.c in FFmpeg before 0.11 and Libav 0.8.x before 0.8.4 has unknown impact and attack vectors, related to an "out of picture write."

The weakness was presented 09/10/2012 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-2776 since 05/19/2012. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 70647 (GLSA-201310-12 : FFmpeg: Multiple vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 0.8.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (78484), Tenable (70647), SecurityFocus (BID 55355†), Secunia (SA50468†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-37412†). See VDB-5510, VDB-9123, VDB-9124 and VDB-9125 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 70647
Nessus Name: GLSA-201310-12 : FFmpeg: Multiple vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 841213
OpenVAS Name: Ubuntu Update for libav USN-1630-1
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: FFmpeg 0.8.3
Patch: ba775a54bc2136ec5da85385a923b05ee6fab159

Timelineinfo

05/19/2012 🔍
06/07/2012 +19 days 🔍
08/30/2012 +84 days 🔍
09/03/2012 +4 days 🔍
09/10/2012 +7 days 🔍
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11/27/2012 +78 days 🔍
03/24/2015 +847 days 🔍
12/13/2021 +2456 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-2776 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-2776
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-62208

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X-Force: 78484
SecurityFocus: 55355 - FFmpeg Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 50468 - FFmpeg Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
Vulnerability Center: 37412 - FFmpeg <=0.11 Unspecified Vulnerability Related to an Out of Picture Write - CVE-2012-2776, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 12:22
Updated: 12/13/2021 14:11
Changes: 03/24/2015 12:22 (65), 04/21/2017 22:15 (8), 12/13/2021 14:09 (4), 12/13/2021 14:11 (1)
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