FFmpeg up to 2.1 mpegts_write_pmt memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in FFmpeg 2.0/2.0.1/2.0.2/2.0.3/2.1. This issue affects the function mpegts_write_pmt. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2014-2263. There is no available exploit. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg 2.0/2.0.1/2.0.2/2.0.3/2.1 (Multimedia Processing Software) and classified as very critical. Affected by this issue is the function mpegts_write_pmt. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The mpegts_write_pmt function in the MPEG2 transport stream (aka DVB) muxer (libavformat/mpegtsenc.c) in FFmpeg, possibly 2.1 and earlier, allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact and vectors, which trigger an out-of-bounds write.

The issue has been introduced in 07/11/2013. The weakness was presented 02/28/2014 as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). The advisory is shared for download at git.videolan.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2014-2263 since 02/28/2014. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 04/12/2025).

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 232 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 76437 (Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : ffmpeg (MDVSA-2014:129)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva 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 X-Force (91174), Tenable (76437), SecurityFocus (BID 65560†), Secunia (SA56971†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-45880†). See VDB-12348, VDB-12591 and VDB-62223 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 76437
Nessus Name: Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : ffmpeg (MDVSA-2014:129)
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OpenVAS ID: 703003
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3003-1 (libav - security update)
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Patch: git.videolan.org

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Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: git.videolan.org
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-2263 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-2263
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-66488

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X-Force: 91174
SecurityFocus: 65560 - FFmpeg and Libav 'libavformat/mpegtsenc.c' Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 56971 - FFmpeg "mpegts_write_pmt()" Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
SecurityTracker: 1029850
Vulnerability Center: 45880 - FFmpeg 2.1 and Earlier MPEG2 Transport Stream Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 15:54
Updated: 04/12/2025 22:12
Changes: 03/24/2015 15:54 (63), 06/04/2017 10:58 (14), 02/03/2022 08:42 (2), 02/03/2022 08:44 (1), 04/12/2025 22:12 (15)
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