VDB-9375 · OSVDB 94926 · GCVE-100-9375

FFmpeg up to 1.2.1 libavformat/wtv.c get_attachment denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in FFmpeg up to 1.2.1. This vulnerability affects the function get_attachment of the file libavformat/wtv.c. Performing a manipulation results in denial of service. No exploit is available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg up to 1.2.1 (Multimedia Processing Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function get_attachment of the file libavformat/wtv.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The weakness was published 07/07/2013 by Mateusz Jurczyk and Gynvael Coldwind with Google Security Team as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). It is possible to read the advisory at git.videolan.org. The public release has been coordinated with the project team. The exploitability is told to be difficult. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.libav.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 (94926†). Similar entries are available at VDB-9378, VDB-9377, VDB-9376 and VDB-9372. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • FFmpeg
  • Libav

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

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: git.libav.org

Timelineinfo

07/07/2013 🔍
07/07/2013 +0 days 🔍
07/10/2013 +3 days 🔍
05/06/2018 +1761 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-100-9375
OSVDB: 94926

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/10/2013 12:46
Updated: 05/06/2018 11:37
Changes: 07/10/2013 12:46 (48), 05/06/2018 11:37 (2)
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