VDB-9911 · OSVDB 96125 · GCVE-100-9911

FFmpeg up to 0.8.14 libavcodec/qdm2.c synthfilt_build_sb_samples memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in FFmpeg up to 0.8.14. Affected by this vulnerability is the function synthfilt_build_sb_samples of the file libavcodec/qdm2.c. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in FFmpeg up to 0.8.14 (Multimedia Processing Software). This issue affects the function synthfilt_build_sb_samples of the file libavcodec/qdm2.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 03/06/2013 by Mateusz Jurczyk and Gynvael Coldwind as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). It is possible to read the advisory at git.videolan.org. The public release was coordinated with the project team. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful 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 (96125†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-9910, VDB-9909, VDB-9908 and VDB-9907. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • FFmpeg
  • Libav

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
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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.videolan.org

Timelineinfo

03/06/2013 🔍
03/06/2013 +0 days 🔍
08/12/2013 +159 days 🔍
05/08/2018 +1730 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: ffmpeg.org

Advisory: git.videolan.org
Researcher: Mateusz Jurczyk, Gynvael Coldwind
Status: Confirmed
Coordinated: 🔍

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-9911
OSVDB: 96125

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/12/2013 15:51
Updated: 05/08/2018 09:01
Changes: 08/12/2013 15:51 (46), 05/08/2018 09:01 (2)
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