FFmpeg up to 1.1.1 libavcodec/h264.c decode_slice_header input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in FFmpeg up to 1.1.1. Impacted is the function decode_slice_header of the file libavcodec/h264.c. Such manipulation leads to input validation. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2013-0867. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg up to 1.1.1 (Multimedia Processing Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function decode_slice_header of the file libavcodec/h264.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

The decode_slice_header function in libavcodec/h264.c in FFmpeg before 1.1.2 does not properly check when the pixel format changes, which allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via crafted H.264 video data, related to an out-of-bounds array access.

The weakness was presented 02/06/2013 by Mateusz Jurczyk and Gynvael Coldwind (j00ru) with Google Security Team as 52093 as confirmed advisory (Secunia). The advisory is shared for download at secunia.com. The public release was coordinated in cooperation with the vendor. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2013-0867 since 01/07/2013. 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 vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 89899 (GLSA-201603-06 : 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.

Upgrading to version 1.1.2 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at git.videolan.org. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.videolan.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (89899), SecurityFocus (BID 57600†), OSVDB (90015†), Secunia (SA52093†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1028103†). See VDB-7624, VDB-7625, VDB-7626 and VDB-7627 for similar entries. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 89899
Nessus Name: GLSA-201603-06 : FFmpeg: Multiple vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 18627
OpenVAS Name: Gentoo Linux Local Check: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-06
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: FFmpeg 1.1.2
Patch: git.videolan.org

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02/06/2013 +8 days 🔍
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03/14/2016 +842 days 🔍
05/03/2018 +780 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: 52093⛔
Researcher: Mateusz Jurczyk, Gynvael Coldwind (j00ru)
Organization: Google Security Team
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-0867 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-0867
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-7628
SecurityFocus: 57600
Secunia: 52093 - FFmpeg Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 90015
SecurityTracker: 1028103

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/11/2013 16:02
Updated: 05/03/2018 12:23
Changes: 02/11/2013 16:02 (69), 05/03/2018 12:23 (14)
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