FFmpeg 1.2.1 Decoding libavcodec/vmdav.c vmd_decode Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in FFmpeg 1.2.1. This issue affects the function vmd_decode of the file libavcodec/vmdav.c of the component Decoding Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. There is no available exploit. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg 1.2.1 (Multimedia Processing Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function vmd_decode of the file libavcodec/vmdav.c of the component Decoding Handler. The impact remains unknown.

The issue has been introduced in 05/10/2013. The weakness was presented 05/28/2013 by Mateusz Jurczyk and Gynvael Coldwind with Google Security Team as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at git.videolan.org. The public release was coordinated in cooperation with the vendor. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 18 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 (94276†). See VDB-9179, VDB-9177, VDB-9176 and VDB-9175 for similar entries. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Productinfo

Type

Multimedia Processing Software

Name

FFmpeg

Version

1.2.1

License

open-source

Website

Product: https://ffmpeg.org/

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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: git.videolan.org

Timelineinfo

05/10/2013 🔍
05/28/2013 +18 days 🔍
05/28/2013 +0 days 🔍
06/17/2013 +20 days 🔍
04/15/2019 +2128 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: git.videolan.org
Researcher: Mateusz Jurczyk, Gynvael Coldwind
Organization: Google Security Team
Status: Confirmed
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GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-9178
OSVDB: 94276

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/17/2013 12:12
Updated: 04/15/2019 15:33
Changes: 06/17/2013 12:12 (49), 04/15/2019 15:33 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:D61:103

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