VDB-9783 · OSVDB 95763 · GCVE-100-9783

FFmpeg up to 0.8.5 libavcodec/vp3.c memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in FFmpeg up to 0.8.5. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file libavcodec/vp3.c. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in FFmpeg up to 0.8.5 (Multimedia Processing Software). This affects an unknown code of the file libavcodec/vp3.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, and availability.

The weakness was presented 10/29/2011 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. The exploitability is told to be difficult. 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.libav.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 (95763†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • FFmpeg
  • Libav

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: git.libav.org

Timelineinfo

10/29/2011 🔍
10/29/2011 +0 days 🔍
07/30/2013 +640 days 🔍
05/08/2018 +1743 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: git.videolan.org
Status: Confirmed
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GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-9783
OSVDB: 95763

Entryinfo

Created: 07/30/2013 13:04
Updated: 05/08/2018 08:54
Changes: 07/30/2013 13:04 (43), 05/08/2018 08:54 (2)
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