ffmpeg 0.4.8 ffmpeg.c codec_get_buffer denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in ffmpeg 0.4.8. This issue affects the function codec_get_buffer of the file ffmpeg.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2011-3935. There is no exploit available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in ffmpeg 0.4.8 (Multimedia Processing Software). This vulnerability affects the function codec_get_buffer of the file ffmpeg.c. 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:

The codec_get_buffer function in ffmpeg.c in FFmpeg before 0.10 allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via vectors related to a crafted image size.

The weakness was shared 12/09/2013 by Gynvael Coldwind (j00ru) as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). The advisory is available at git.videolan.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2011-3935 since 10/01/2011. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

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.

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 (70647), SecurityFocus (BID 51720†), Secunia (SA36760†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-45867†). The entries VDB-9123, VDB-9124, VDB-9125 and VDB-9126 are related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 70647
Nessus Name: GLSA-201310-12 : FFmpeg: 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: 668494acd8b20f974c7722895d4a6a14c1005f1e

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Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: git.videolan.org
Researcher: Gynvael Coldwind (j00ru)
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2011-3935 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-3935
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-65674

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SecurityFocus: 51720 - FFmpeg Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 36760 - FFmpeg "vmd_read_header()" Integer Overflow Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
Vulnerability Center: 45867 - FFmpeg Before 0.10 Remote Unspecified Vulnerability Related to Crafted Image Size, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 15:54
Updated: 01/11/2022 09:57
Changes: 03/24/2015 15:54 (63), 06/04/2017 10:56 (14), 01/11/2022 09:53 (3), 01/11/2022 09:57 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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