FFmpeg up to 3.1.3 AVI File libavcodec/cga_data.c ff_draw_pc_font memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg up to 3.1.3. It has been classified as critical. Affected by this issue is the function ff_draw_pc_font of the file libavcodec/cga_data.c of the component AVI File Handler. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2016-7562. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in FFmpeg up to 3.1.3 (Multimedia Processing Software). Affected by this vulnerability is the function ff_draw_pc_font of the file libavcodec/cga_data.c of the component AVI File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The ff_draw_pc_font function in libavcodec/cga_data.c in FFmpeg before 3.1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer overflow) via a crafted AVI file.

The bug was discovered 12/23/2016. The weakness was published 12/23/2016 with Qihoo 360 (Website). The advisory is shared at openwall.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-7562 since 09/09/2016. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. 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 94129 (openSUSE Security Update : ffmpeg (openSUSE-2016-1203)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 169282 (OpenSuSE Security Update for ffmpeg (openSUSE-SU-2016:2556-1)).

Upgrading to version 3.1.4 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (94129) and SecurityFocus (BID 94835†). Similar entries are available at VDB-94641, VDB-94642, VDB-94643 and VDB-94644. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Memory corruption
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Nessus ID: 94129
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : ffmpeg (openSUSE-2016-1203)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: FFmpeg 3.1.4

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Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: openwall.com
Organization: Qihoo 360
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-7562 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-7562
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-94645
SecurityFocus: 94835 - FFmpeg CVE-2016-7562 Denial of Service Vulnerability

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Created: 12/23/2016 10:13
Updated: 07/15/2019 07:33
Changes: 12/23/2016 10:13 (70), 07/15/2019 07:33 (6)
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Cache ID: 216:699:103

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