FFmpeg prior 27.0.1453.93 Thread libavcodec/mpegvideo.c ff_mpeg_update_thread_context denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in FFmpeg. This impacts the function ff_mpeg_update_thread_context of the file libavcodec/mpegvideo.c of the component Thread Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2013-2836. No exploit is available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

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A vulnerability has been found in FFmpeg (Multimedia Processing Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function ff_mpeg_update_thread_context of the file libavcodec/mpegvideo.c of the component Thread Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Google Chrome before 27.0.1453.93 allow attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have other impact via unknown vectors.

The weakness was published 01/17/2013 by Mateusz Jurczyk and Gynvael Coldwind with Google Security Team as 241595 as confirmed git commit (Website). The advisory is shared for download at code.google.com. The public release has been coordinated with the vendor. This vulnerability was named CVE-2013-2836 since 04/11/2013. The exploitation appears to be easy. 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 66549 (FreeBSD : chromium -- multiple vulnerabilities (358133b5-c2b9-11e2-a738-00262d5ed8ee)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FreeBSD Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 121201 (Google Chrome Prior to 27.0.1453.93 Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 27.0.1453.93 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 patching the affected component. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (66549), SecurityFocus (BID 60062†), OSVDB (93999†) and Secunia (SA53430†). Similar entries are available at VDB-8503, VDB-8559, VDB-8661 and VDB-8840. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • Google Chrome 26.0.1410.63
  • Google Chrome 26.0.1410.64
  • Google Chrome 26.0.1410.65

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 66549
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : chromium -- multiple vulnerabilities (358133b5-c2b9-11e2-a738-00262d5ed8ee)
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OpenVAS ID: 803705
OpenVAS Name: Google Chrome Multiple Vulnerabilities-01 May13 (Linux)
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Upgrade: FFmpeg 27.0.1453.93
Patch: git.videolan.org

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01/17/2013 🔍
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04/11/2013 +84 days 🔍
05/21/2013 +40 days 🔍
05/22/2013 +1 days 🔍
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05/23/2013 +1 days 🔍
06/10/2013 +18 days 🔍
05/01/2019 +2151 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: 241595
Researcher: Mateusz Jurczyk, Gynvael Coldwind
Organization: Google Security Team
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-2836 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-2836
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-9040

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SecurityFocus: 60062 - Google Chrome CVE-2013-2836 Multiple Unspecified Security Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 53430 - Google Chrome Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 93999

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/10/2013 10:52
Updated: 05/01/2019 11:50
Changes: 06/10/2013 10:52 (85), 05/01/2019 11:50 (1)
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