FFmpeg prior 0.8.3 vc1_decode_frame denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in FFmpeg. This affects the function vc1_decode_frame. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2012-2796. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg (Multimedia Processing Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function vc1_decode_frame. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in the vc1_decode_frame function in libavcodec/vc1dec.c in FFmpeg before 0.11 and Libav 0.8.x before 0.8.4 has unknown impact and attack vectors, related to inconsistencies in "coded slice positions and interlacing" that trigger "out of array writes."

The weakness was shared 09/10/2012 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-2796 since 05/19/2012. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. 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 (78501), Tenable (70647), SecurityFocus (BID 55355†), Secunia (SA50468†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-37424†). The entries VDB-5510, VDB-9123, VDB-9124 and VDB-9125 are related to this item. 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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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: 5e59a77cec804a9b44c60ea22c17beba6453ef23

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06/07/2012 +19 days 🔍
08/30/2012 +84 days 🔍
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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-2012-2796 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-2796
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-62224

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X-Force: 78501
SecurityFocus: 55355 - FFmpeg Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 50468 - FFmpeg Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
Vulnerability Center: 37424 - FFmpeg <=0.11 Unspecified Vulnerability Related to Coded Slice Positions - CVE-2012-2796, Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 12:22
Updated: 12/13/2021 16:21
Changes: 03/24/2015 12:22 (65), 04/21/2017 22:18 (8), 12/13/2021 16:14 (4), 12/13/2021 16:21 (1)
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