VDB-9172 · OSVDB 94269 · GCVE-100-9172

FFmpeg 1.2.1 j2kdec.c decode_codestream denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in FFmpeg 1.2.1. This impacts the function decode_codestream of the file j2kdec.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. No exploit exists. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in FFmpeg 1.2.1 (Multimedia Processing Software). This vulnerability affects the function decode_codestream of the file j2kdec.c. 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 05/10/2013. The weakness was disclosed 05/22/2013 by Mateusz Jurczyk and Gynvael Coldwind with Google Security Team as j2k & jpeg2000dec: reset numX/Ytiles if tiles failed allocation as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). The advisory is shared for download at git.videolan.org. The public release has been coordinated in cooperation 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 12 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.videolan.org. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (94269†). The entry VDB-9169 is pretty similar. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: git.videolan.org

Timelineinfo

05/10/2013 🔍
05/22/2013 +12 days 🔍
05/22/2013 +0 days 🔍
06/17/2013 +26 days 🔍
04/15/2019 +2128 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: j2k & jpeg2000dec: reset numX/Ytiles if tiles failed allocation
Researcher: Mateusz Jurczyk, Gynvael Coldwind
Organization: Google Security Team
Status: Confirmed
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GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-9172
OSVDB: 94269

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/17/2013 11:06
Updated: 04/15/2019 14:39
Changes: 06/17/2013 11:06 (49), 04/15/2019 14:39 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:E50:103

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