VDB-9864 · OSVDB 95976 · GCVE-100-9864

FFmpeg 1.2.2/2.0 Small Packet Size Checker libavcodec/xl.c decode_frame privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in FFmpeg 1.2.2/2.0. This affects the function decode_frame of the file libavcodec/xl.c of the component Small Packet Size Checker. The manipulation results in an unknown weakness. There is no exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in FFmpeg 1.2.2/2.0 (Multimedia Processing Software). Affected is the function decode_frame of the file libavcodec/xl.c of the component Small Packet Size Checker. The impact remains unknown.

The issue has been introduced in 07/28/2013. The weakness was shared 07/28/2013 by Mateusz Jurczyk and Gynvael Coldwind with Google Security Team as xl: Fix the buffer size check as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). The advisory is shared for download at git.libav.org. The vendor cooperated in the coordination of the public release. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

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 (95976†). The entries VDB-9868, VDB-9866, VDB-9865 and VDB-9863 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Affected

  • FFmpeg 1.2.2/2.0
  • Libav 0.8.8/9.8

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: git.libav.org

Timelineinfo

07/28/2013 🔍
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08/08/2013 +11 days 🔍
04/15/2019 +2076 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: xl: Fix the buffer size check
Researcher: Mateusz Jurczyk, Gynvael Coldwind
Organization: Google Security Team
Status: Confirmed
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GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-9864
OSVDB: 95976

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/08/2013 14:48
Updated: 04/15/2019 16:54
Changes: 08/08/2013 14:48 (51), 04/15/2019 16:54 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:86F:103

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