Input validation error in ffmpeg.sourceforge.net FFmpeg



Published: 2017-08-28 | Updated: 2020-08-08
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2013-0870
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor ffmpeg.sourceforge.net

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU38416

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2013-0870

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The 'vp3_decode_frame' function in FFmpeg 1.1.4 moves threads check out of header packet type check.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FFmpeg: 1.1.4

CPE2.3 External links

http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git;a=commit;h=14c8ee00ffd9d45e6e0c6f11a957ce7e56f7eb3a
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/08/5
http://www.ffmpeg.org/security.html


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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