VDB-9732 · OSVDB 95355 · GCVE-100-9732

FFmpeg up to 1.2 libavcodec/h264.c decode_slice_header information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in FFmpeg up to 1.2. This affects the function decode_slice_header of the file libavcodec/h264.c. The manipulation results in information disclosure. No exploit exists. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in FFmpeg up to 1.2 (Multimedia Processing Software). Affected is the function decode_slice_header of the file libavcodec/h264.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 03/30/2013 by Mateusz Jurczyk and Gynvael Coldwind with Google Security Team as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). The advisory is shared for download at git.videolan.org. The public release has been coordinated in cooperation with the vendor. 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. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592.

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 (95355†). The entries VDB-9734, VDB-9733, VDB-9731 and VDB-9730 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • FFmpeg
  • Libav

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CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

VulDB Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Temp Score: 6.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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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

03/30/2013 🔍
03/30/2013 +0 days 🔍
07/26/2013 +118 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-100-9732
OSVDB: 95355

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/26/2013 12:18
Updated: 05/08/2018 08:53
Changes: 07/26/2013 12:18 (48), 05/08/2018 08:53 (2)
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