FFmpeg prior 0.8.3 avi_read_packet denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in FFmpeg. Affected by this issue is the function avi_read_packet. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2012-2789. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in FFmpeg (Multimedia Processing Software). This affects the function avi_read_packet. 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. The summary by CVE is:

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 a large number of vector coded coefficients (num_vec_coeffs).

The weakness was disclosed 09/10/2012 (Website). The advisory is shared at openwall.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-2789 since 05/19/2012. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, 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 (78494), Tenable (70647), SecurityFocus (BID 55355†), Secunia (SA50468†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-37420†). The entries VDB-5510, VDB-9123, VDB-9124 and VDB-9125 are pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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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: 97a5addfcf0029d0f5538ed70cb38cae4108a618

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-2012-2789 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-2789
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-62217

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X-Force: 78494
SecurityFocus: 55355 - FFmpeg Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 50468 - FFmpeg Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
Vulnerability Center: 37420 - FFmpeg <=0.11 Unspecified Vulnerability Related to Many Vector Coded Coefficients - CVE-2012-2789, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 12:22
Updated: 12/13/2021 15:02
Changes: 03/24/2015 12:22 (65), 04/21/2017 22:17 (8), 12/13/2021 14:58 (4), 12/13/2021 15:02 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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