VDB-9135 · SA53766 · OSVDB 94173

FFmpeg 1.2.0 libavcodec/jpeg2000dec.c get_cod Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg 1.2.0. It has been rated as problematic. Impacted is the function get_cod of the file libavcodec/jpeg2000dec.c. Performing a manipulation results in Remote Code Execution. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in FFmpeg 1.2.0 (Multimedia Processing Software). This affects the function get_cod of the file libavcodec/jpeg2000dec.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The issue has been introduced in 03/07/2013. The weakness was published 06/06/2013 by Mateusz Jurczyk and Gynvael Coldwind with Google Security Team as not defined advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at ffmpeg.org. The public release has been coordinated with the project team. The exploitability is told to be difficult. 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.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 91 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 1.2.1 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at git.videolan.org. 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 (94173†) and Secunia (SA53766†). Similar entries are available at VDB-5510, VDB-7875, VDB-7876 and VDB-7877. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.6
VulDB Temp Score: 5.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: FFmpeg 1.2.1
Patch: git.videolan.org

Timelineinfo

03/07/2013 🔍
04/30/2013 +54 days 🔍
06/06/2013 +37 days 🔍
06/06/2013 +0 days 🔍
06/14/2013 +8 days 🔍
06/19/2013 +5 days 🔍
04/15/2019 +2126 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: ffmpeg.org
Researcher: Mateusz Jurczyk, Gynvael Coldwind
Organization: Google Security Team
Status: Not defined
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GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-9135
Secunia: 53766 - FFmpeg Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 94173

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/14/2013 10:27
Updated: 04/15/2019 13:02
Changes: 06/14/2013 10:27 (57), 04/15/2019 13:02 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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