VDB-95844 · CVE-2016-6164 · BID 95862

FFmpeg up to 2.8.7/3.0.2/3.1.0 libavformat/mov.c mov_build_index integer overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in FFmpeg up to 2.8.7/3.0.2/3.1.0. Affected by this issue is the function mov_build_index of the file libavformat/mov.c. The manipulation results in integer overflow. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2016-6164. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in FFmpeg up to 2.8.7/3.0.2/3.1.0 (Multimedia Processing Software). Affected is the function mov_build_index of the file libavformat/mov.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer overflow vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-190. The product performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Integer overflow in the mov_build_index function in libavformat/mov.c in FFmpeg before 2.8.8, 3.0.x before 3.0.3 and 3.1.x before 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors involving sample size.

The bug was discovered 01/23/2017. The weakness was shared 01/23/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at git.videolan.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-6164 since 07/05/2016. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 2.8.8, 3.0.3 or 3.1.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 95862†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Integer overflow
CWE: CWE-190 / CWE-189
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: FFmpeg 2.8.8/3.0.3/3.1.1
Patch: 8a3221cc67a516dfc1700bdae3566ec52c7ee823

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Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: git.videolan.org
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-6164 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-6164
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-95844
SecurityFocus: 95862 - FFmpeg CVE-2016-6164 Integer Overflow Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 01/24/2017 08:32
Updated: 05/14/2026 14:51
Changes: 01/24/2017 08:32 (54), 08/18/2019 16:02 (11), 11/03/2022 09:31 (4), 05/14/2026 14:51 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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