FFmpeg up to 2.7.1 libavcodec/mjpegdec.c ff_mjpeg_decode_frame numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in FFmpeg up to 2.7.1. Affected by this issue is the function ff_mjpeg_decode_frame of the file libavcodec/mjpegdec.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to numeric error. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2015-6819. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in FFmpeg up to 2.7.1 (Multimedia Processing Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function ff_mjpeg_decode_frame of the file libavcodec/mjpegdec.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-189. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

Multiple integer underflows in the ff_mjpeg_decode_frame function in libavcodec/mjpegdec.c in FFmpeg before 2.7.2 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds array access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted MJPEG data.

The weakness was shared 09/06/2015 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at git.videolan.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-6819 since 09/05/2015. 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.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 86044 (FreeBSD : ffmpeg -- multiple vulnerabilities (3d950687-b4c9-4a86-8478-c56743547af8)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FreeBSD Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 2.7.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (86044) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-53325†). The entries VDB-77583, VDB-77585, VDB-77586 and VDB-77587 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 86044
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : ffmpeg -- multiple vulnerabilities (3d950687-b4c9-4a86-8478-c56743547af8)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: FFmpeg 2.7.2
Patch: 84afc6b70d24fc0bf686e43138c96cf60a9445fe

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Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: git.videolan.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2015-6819 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-6819
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-77584
SecurityTracker: 1033483
Vulnerability Center: 53325 - FFmpeg before 2.7.2 Remote DoS or Unspecified Other Impact in ff_mjpeg_decode_frame Function via Crafted MJPEG Data, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 09/07/2015 10:12
Updated: 06/14/2022 10:23
Changes: 09/07/2015 10:12 (53), 02/04/2018 10:29 (8), 06/14/2022 10:17 (5), 06/14/2022 10:23 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:44A:103

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