FFmpeg 1.2.0 Decoded Picture libavcodec/smvjpegdec.c smvjpeg_decode_frame denial of service

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A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in FFmpeg 1.2.0. The affected element is the function smvjpeg_decode_frame of the file libavcodec/smvjpegdec.c of the component Decoded Picture Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in FFmpeg 1.2.0 (Multimedia Processing Software). This vulnerability affects the function smvjpeg_decode_frame of the file libavcodec/smvjpegdec.c of the component Decoded Picture 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.

The issue has been introduced in 03/07/2013. The weakness was released 06/07/2013 by Mateusz Jurczyk and Gynvael Coldwind with Google Security Team as not defined advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at ffmpeg.org. The public release was coordinated with the vendor. 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 was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 92 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 (94174†) and Secunia (SA53766†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-5510, VDB-7875, VDB-7876 and VDB-7877. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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• Multimedia Processing Software

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• FFmpeg

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• 1.2.0

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• open-source

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• Product: https://ffmpeg.org/

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