FFmpeg up to 1.1.2 libavcodec/sanm.c old_codec37 decoded_size memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in FFmpeg up to 1.1.2. This issue affects the function old_codec37 of the file libavcodec/sanm.c. Such manipulation of the argument decoded_size as part of File leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2013-0877. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg up to 1.1.2 (Multimedia Processing Software) and classified as very critical. Affected by this issue is the function old_codec37 of the file libavcodec/sanm.c. The manipulation of the argument decoded_size as part of a File 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 old_codec37 function in libavcodec/sanm.c in FFmpeg before 1.1.3 allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via crafted LucasArts Smush data that has a large size when decoded, related to an out-of-bounds array access.

The weakness was published 02/23/2013 by Mateusz Jurczyk and Gynvael Coldwind as 1.1.3 as not defined changelog entry (Website). The advisory is shared for download at ffmpeg.org. The public release has been coordinated with the vendor. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2013-0877 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 current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (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 (90873†) and Secunia (SA52459†). Similar entries are available at VDB-7624, VDB-7625, VDB-7628 and VDB-7630. 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: 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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02/23/2013 +47 days 🔍
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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-2013-0877 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-0877
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-7880
Secunia: 52459 - FFmpeg Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 90873

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/07/2013 16:17
Updated: 05/04/2018 09:07
Changes: 03/07/2013 16:17 (61), 05/04/2018 09:07 (15)
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