Out-of-bounds read 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-2016-7450
CWE-ID CWE-125
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) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU32155

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7450

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The ff_log2_16bit_c function in libavutil/intmath.h in FFmpeg before 3.1.4 is vulnerable to reading out-of-bounds memory when it decodes a malformed AIFF file.

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/94841
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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