Cisco OpenH264 1.2.0 Media Processing decode.cpp memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Cisco OpenH264 1.2.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file decode.cpp of the component Media Processing Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-8001. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Cisco OpenH264 1.2.0. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the file decode.cpp of the component Media Processing Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in decode.cpp in Cisco OpenH264 1.2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an encoded media file.

The weakness was shared 11/24/2014 by Oksana as ID 36500 as confirmed alert (Website) via ZDI (Zero Day Initiative). The advisory is shared for download at tools.cisco.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-8001 since 10/08/2014. 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.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (99122) and SecurityFocus (BID 71409†). The entry VDB-68342 is related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: github.com
Patch: github.com

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12/05/2014 +10 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com
Product: github.com

Advisory: ID 36500
Researcher: Oksana
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-8001 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-8001
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-68344
X-Force: 99122 - Cisco OpenH264 decode.cpp buffer overflow, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 71409 - Cisco OpenH264 Media Processing Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/05/2014 09:46
Updated: 02/27/2022 15:07
Changes: 12/05/2014 09:46 (64), 03/08/2019 23:20 (1), 02/27/2022 15:07 (3)
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