FFmpeg prior 27.0.1453.93 libavcodec/aacdec.c aac_decode_frame_int denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in FFmpeg. This vulnerability affects the function aac_decode_frame_int of the file libavcodec/aacdec.c. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-2836. No exploit is available. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in FFmpeg (Multimedia Processing Software). This affects the function aac_decode_frame_int of the file libavcodec/aacdec.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 summary by CVE is:

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 02/22/2013 by Mateusz Jurczyk and Gynvael Coldwind with Google Security Team as 241595 as confirmed git commit (Website). The advisory is shared at code.google.com. The public release has been coordinated with the project team. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2013-2836 since 04/11/2013. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, 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. 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 X-Force (84399), Tenable (66549), SecurityFocus (BID 60062†), OSVDB (94004†) and Secunia (SA53430†). Similar entries are available at VDB-8503, VDB-8559, VDB-8661 and VDB-8840. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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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Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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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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Recommended: Patch
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Upgrade: FFmpeg 27.0.1453.93
Patch: git.videolan.org

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02/22/2013 🔍
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04/11/2013 +48 days 🔍
05/21/2013 +40 days 🔍
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06/10/2013 +15 days 🔍
05/14/2021 +2895 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-100-9045

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X-Force: 84399
SecurityFocus: 60062 - Google Chrome CVE-2013-2836 Multiple Unspecified Security Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 53430 - Google Chrome Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 94004
Vulnerability Center: 39685 - Google Chrome <27.0.1453.93 Multiple Unspecified Vulnerabilities Allow Remote DoS - CVE-2013-2836, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/10/2013 10:53
Updated: 05/14/2021 13:39
Changes: 06/10/2013 10:53 (87), 04/30/2017 12:37 (3), 05/14/2021 13:39 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:BC0:103

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