FFmpeg 0.4.8 vp3_update_thread_context resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in FFmpeg 0.4.8. This vulnerability affects the function vp3_update_thread_context. Performing a manipulation results in resource management. This vulnerability was named CVE-2011-3934. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in FFmpeg 0.4.8 (Multimedia Processing Software). This affects the function vp3_update_thread_context. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-399. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Double free vulnerability in the vp3_update_thread_context function in libavcodec/vp3.c in FFmpeg before 0.10 allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via crafted vp3 data.

The weakness was presented 12/09/2013 by Gynvael Coldwind (j00ru) as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). The advisory is shared at git.videolan.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2011-3934 since 10/01/2011. 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 81231 (GLSA-201502-08 : Libav: 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.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.videolan.org.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (81231), SecurityFocus (BID 51720†), Secunia (SA36760†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-45866†). See VDB-61697, VDB-61695, VDB-62227 and VDB-62223 for similar entries. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 81231
Nessus Name: GLSA-201502-08 : Libav: Multiple vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 703003
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3003-1 (libav - security update)
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Patch: 247d30a7dba6684ccce4508424f35fd58465e535

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10/01/2011 +745 days 🔍
01/30/2012 +121 days 🔍
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03/24/2015 +43 days 🔍
01/11/2022 +2485 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: git.videolan.org
Researcher: Gynvael Coldwind (j00ru)
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2011-3934 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-3934
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-65673

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SecurityFocus: 51720 - FFmpeg Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 36760 - FFmpeg "vmd_read_header()" Integer Overflow Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
Vulnerability Center: 45866 - FFmpeg Before 0.10 Remote Double Free Vulnerability via a Crafted vp3 DATA, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 15:54
Updated: 01/11/2022 09:52
Changes: 03/24/2015 15:54 (66), 06/04/2017 10:55 (12), 01/11/2022 09:51 (3), 01/11/2022 09:52 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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