FFmpeg up to 3.1.3 AVI File libavformat/avidec.c avi_read_nikon nctg resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in FFmpeg up to 3.1.3. This affects the function avi_read_nikon of the file libavformat/avidec.c of the component AVI File Handler. Performing a manipulation of the argument nctg results in resource management. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2016-7122. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg up to 3.1.3 (Multimedia Processing Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function avi_read_nikon of the file libavformat/avidec.c of the component AVI File Handler. The manipulation of the argument nctg with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-399. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

The avi_read_nikon function in libavformat/avidec.c in FFmpeg before 3.1.4 is vulnerable to infinite loop when it decodes an AVI file that has a crafted 'nctg' structure.

The weakness was released 12/23/2016 (oss-sec). The advisory is shared at openwall.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2016-7122. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 96857 (GLSA-201701-71 : FFmpeg: Multiple vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 3.1.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (96857) and SecurityFocus (BID 94839†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-94642, VDB-94643, VDB-94644 and VDB-94645. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 96857
Nessus Name: GLSA-201701-71 : FFmpeg: Multiple vulnerabilities
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: FFmpeg 3.1.4

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09/02/2016 🔍
12/23/2016 +112 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-7122 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-7122
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-94641
SecurityFocus: 94839

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/23/2016 10:13
Updated: 10/12/2022 14:41
Changes: 12/23/2016 10:13 (42), 06/08/2017 23:47 (14), 10/12/2022 14:38 (2), 10/12/2022 14:40 (11), 10/12/2022 14:41 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:100:103

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

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