VDB-9723 · OSVDB 95346 · GCVE-100-9723

FFmpeg up to 1.2 libavformat/utils.c estimate_timings_from_bit_rate memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in FFmpeg up to 1.2. It has been rated as critical. Affected is the function estimate_timings_from_bit_rate of the file libavformat/utils.c. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. There is no available exploit. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in FFmpeg up to 1.2 (Multimedia Processing Software). This affects the function estimate_timings_from_bit_rate of the file libavformat/utils.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 03/28/2013 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 was coordinated in cooperation with the project team. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. 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.videolan.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 (95346†). See VDB-9727, VDB-9726, VDB-9725 and VDB-9724 for similar entries. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • FFmpeg
  • Libav

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: git.videolan.org

Timelineinfo

03/28/2013 🔍
03/28/2013 +0 days 🔍
07/26/2013 +120 days 🔍
05/08/2018 +1747 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-100-9723
OSVDB: 95346

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/26/2013 12:03
Updated: 05/08/2018 08:53
Changes: 07/26/2013 12:03 (48), 05/08/2018 08:53 (2)
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