FFmpeg prior 0.8.3 avi_read_packet Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in FFmpeg. Affected by this vulnerability is the function avi_read_packet. Such manipulation leads to Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2012-2788. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg (Multimedia Processing Software). It has been rated as very critical. Affected by this issue is the function avi_read_packet. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in the avi_read_packet function in libavformat/avidec.c in FFmpeg before 0.11, and Libav 0.7.x before 0.7.7 and 0.8.x before 0.8.4, has unknown impact and attack vectors, related to an "out of array read" when a "packet is shrunk."

The weakness was released 09/10/2012 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2012-2788 since 05/19/2012. The exploitation is known to be easy. 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 current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 12/13/2021).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 64648 (Debian DSA-2624-1 : ffmpeg - several vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 195338 (Ubuntu Security Notification for Ffmpeg Vulnerabilities (USN-1675-1)).

Upgrading to version 0.8.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (78493), Tenable (64648), SecurityFocus (BID 55355†), Secunia (SA50468†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-37419†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-5510, VDB-9123, VDB-9124 and VDB-9125. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.4

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Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 64648
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-2624-1 : ffmpeg - several vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 892624
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2624-1 (ffmpeg - several vulnerabilities
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: FFmpeg 0.8.3
Patch: c41ac870470c614185e1752c11f892809022248a

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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: DSA-2624
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-2788 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-2788
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-62216

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X-Force: 78493
SecurityFocus: 55355 - FFmpeg Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 50468 - FFmpeg Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
Vulnerability Center: 37419 - FFmpeg <=0.11 Unspecified Vulnerability Related to an Out of Array Read - CVE-2012-2788, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 12:22
Updated: 12/13/2021 14:56
Changes: 03/24/2015 12:22 (65), 04/21/2017 22:17 (8), 12/13/2021 14:53 (4), 12/13/2021 14:56 (2)
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