VDB-8655 · Ticket #1991 · SA51964

FFmpeg 1.0.1 libavformat/utils.c av_probe_input_buffer denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in FFmpeg 1.0.1 and classified as problematic. This impacts the function av_probe_input_buffer of the file libavformat/utils.c. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg 1.0.1 (Multimedia Processing Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects the function av_probe_input_buffer of the file libavformat/utils.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The weakness was published 12/04/2012 by ami_stuff as Ticket #1991 as not defined posting (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at ffmpeg.org. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 1.0.2 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 OSVDB (93231†) and Secunia (SA51964†). Similar entries are available at VDB-7503, VDB-8656, VDB-8658 and VDB-65887. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Multimedia Processing Software

Name

FFmpeg

Version

1.0.1

License

open-source

Website

Product: https://ffmpeg.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

VulDB Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Temp Score: 7.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: FFmpeg 1.0.2
Patch: git.videolan.org

Timelineinfo

12/04/2012 🔍
12/04/2012 +0 days 🔍
01/28/2013 +55 days 🔍
05/14/2013 +106 days 🔍
04/15/2019 +2162 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: Ticket #1991
Researcher: ami_stuff
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-8655
Secunia: 51964 - FFmpeg Multiple Vulnerabilities, Less Critical
OSVDB: 93231

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/14/2013 16:05
Updated: 04/15/2019 09:48
Changes: 05/14/2013 16:05 (50), 04/15/2019 09:48 (1)
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