VDB-9137 · SA53766 · OSVDB 94175

FFmpeg 1.2.0 libavcodec/tiff.c tiff_unpack_strip Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in FFmpeg 1.2.0. The impacted element is the function tiff_unpack_strip of the file libavcodec/tiff.c. The manipulation leads to Remote Code Execution. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in FFmpeg 1.2.0 (Multimedia Processing Software). This issue affects the function tiff_unpack_strip of the file libavcodec/tiff.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The issue has been introduced in 03/07/2013. The weakness was disclosed 06/07/2013 by Mateusz Jurczyk and Gynvael Coldwind with Google Security Team as not defined advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at ffmpeg.org. The public release has been coordinated in cooperation with the project team. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, 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 (94175†) and Secunia (SA53766†). The entries VDB-5510, VDB-7875, VDB-7876 and VDB-7877 are pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Multimedia Processing Software

Name

FFmpeg

Version

1.2.0

License

open-source

Website

Product: https://ffmpeg.org/

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv3info

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 🔍
06/07/2013 +38 days 🔍
06/07/2013 +0 days 🔍
06/14/2013 +7 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-100-9137
Secunia: 53766 - FFmpeg Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 94175

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/14/2013 10:28
Updated: 04/15/2019 14:11
Changes: 06/14/2013 10:28 (57), 04/15/2019 14:11 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.