Resource management error in ffmpeg.sourceforge.net FFmpeg



Published: 2016-12-23 | Updated: 2020-07-28
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2016-7122
CWE-ID CWE-399
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		FFmpeg
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor ffmpeg.sourceforge.net

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Resource management error

EUVDB-ID: #VU32154

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7122

CWE-ID: CWE-399 - Resource Management Errors

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The avi_read_nikon function in libavformat/avidec.c in FFmpeg before 3.1.4 is vulnerable to infinite loop when it decodes an AVI file that has a crafted 'nctg' structure.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FFmpeg: 3.1.0 - 3.1.3

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/08/1
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94839
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-71


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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



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