Input validation error in Libav



Published: 2014-06-06 | Updated: 2020-08-10
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2014-3984
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Libav
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor Libav

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU41571

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-3984

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Libav before 0.8.12 allow remote attackers to have unknown impact and vectors.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Libav: 0.8 - 0.8.10

CPE2.3 External links

http://git.libav.org/?p=libav.git;a=blob;f=Changelog;hb=refs/tags/v0.8.12
http://libav.org/news.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/59032
http://secunia.com/advisories/59045
http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2947
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2244-1


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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