FFmpeg up to 1.1.2 libavcodec/targa.c advance_line File memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in FFmpeg up to 1.1.2. This vulnerability affects the function advance_line of the file libavcodec/targa.c. This manipulation as part of File causes memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2013-0878. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in FFmpeg up to 1.1.2 (Multimedia Processing Software) and classified as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function advance_line of the file libavcodec/targa.c. The manipulation as part of a File 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. The summary by CVE is:

The advance_line function in libavcodec/targa.c in FFmpeg before 1.1.3 allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via crafted Targa image data, related to an out-of-bounds array access.

The weakness was shared 02/23/2013 by Mateusz Jurczyk and Gynvael Coldwind as 1.1.3 as not defined changelog entry (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at ffmpeg.org. The vendor cooperated in the coordination of the public release. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-0878 since 01/07/2013. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/04/2018).

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 1.1.3 eliminates this vulnerability. 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), OSVDB (90872†) and Secunia (SA52459†). The entries VDB-7624, VDB-7625, VDB-7628 and VDB-7630 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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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 1.1.3
Patch: git.videolan.org

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01/07/2013 🔍
02/23/2013 +47 days 🔍
02/23/2013 +0 days 🔍
03/04/2013 +9 days 🔍
03/07/2013 +3 days 🔍
11/23/2013 +261 days 🔍
03/14/2016 +842 days 🔍
05/04/2018 +781 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: 1.1.3
Researcher: Mateusz Jurczyk, Gynvael Coldwind
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2013-0878 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-0878
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-7879
Secunia: 52459 - FFmpeg Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 90872

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/07/2013 16:07
Updated: 05/04/2018 09:07
Changes: 03/07/2013 16:07 (60), 05/04/2018 09:07 (15)
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