Vulnerability identifier: #VU63801
Vulnerability 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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Freeware Advanced Audio Decoder
Client/Desktop applications /
Multimedia software
Vendor: Krzysztof Nikiel
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute code on the vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the stszin() function located in mp4read.c. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file and execute code on the vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Freeware Advanced Audio Decoder: 1.1 - 2.0
External links
http://github.com/knik0/faad2/issues/57
http://github.com/knik0/faad2/commit/1b71a6ba963d131375f5e489b3b25e36f19f3f24
http://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5109
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.