FFmpeg 0.4.8 dirac_decode_data_unit denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg 0.4.8. It has been classified as problematic. This impacts the function dirac_decode_data_unit. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2011-3950. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg 0.4.8 (Multimedia Processing Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects the function dirac_decode_data_unit. 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:

The dirac_decode_data_unit function in libavcodec/diracdec.c in FFmpeg before 0.10 allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a crafted value in the reference pictures number.

The weakness was shared 12/09/2013 as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). It is possible to read the advisory at git.videolan.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2011-3950 since 10/01/2011. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1499 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

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 and running in the context l.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.videolan.org. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (70647) and SecurityFocus (BID 36465†). The entries VDB-9123, VDB-9124, VDB-9125 and VDB-9126 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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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: 18627
OpenVAS Name: Gentoo Linux Local Check: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201310-12
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Patch: ddf0c1d86ad8e1df5ab3265206aef493a1bdc813

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10/01/2011 🔍
10/25/2013 +755 days 🔍
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12/09/2013 +43 days 🔍
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03/24/2015 +470 days 🔍
01/11/2022 +2485 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: git.videolan.org
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2011-3950 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-3950
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-65679
SecurityFocus: 36465

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 15:54
Updated: 01/11/2022 10:34
Changes: 03/24/2015 15:54 (50), 03/02/2019 19:09 (14), 01/11/2022 10:34 (3)
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