VDB-9258 · CVE-2013-0870 · OSVDB 94498

FFmpeg 1.1.4 libavcodec/vp3.c vp3_decode_frame Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg 1.1.4 and classified as problematic. The impacted element is the function vp3_decode_frame of the file libavcodec/vp3.c. The manipulation results in Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability was named CVE-2013-0870. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg 1.1.4 (Multimedia Processing Software). It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function vp3_decode_frame of the file libavcodec/vp3.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. CVE summarizes:

The vp3_decode_frame function in FFmpeg 1.1.4 moves threads check out of header packet type check.

The weakness was presented 01/28/2013 as not defined changelog entry (Website). The advisory is available at ffmpeg.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2013-0870 since 01/07/2013. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 1.2 eliminates this vulnerability. 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 vulnerability database at OSVDB (94498†). See VDB-7875, VDB-7876, VDB-7877 and VDB-7878 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

1.1.4

License

open-source

Website

Product: https://ffmpeg.org/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.6

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Temp Score: 9.4
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: FFmpeg 1.2
Patch: git.videolan.org

Timelineinfo

01/07/2013 🔍
01/28/2013 +21 days 🔍
01/28/2013 +0 days 🔍
06/25/2013 +148 days 🔍
08/28/2017 +1525 days 🔍
04/15/2019 +595 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: ffmpeg.org
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2013-0870 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-0870
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-9258
OSVDB: 94498

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/25/2013 15:19
Updated: 04/15/2019 11:23
Changes: 06/25/2013 15:19 (55), 04/15/2019 11:23 (9)
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Committer:
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