CVE-2008-3162: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Jul 14 2008(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in the str_read_packet function in libavformat/psxstr.c in FFmpeg before r13993 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted STR file that interleaves audio and video sectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FFmpeg | =0.4.5 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.3.2 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.4.7 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.3.3 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.3 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.4.2 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.3.1 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.4.4 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.4.6 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.3.4 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.4.0 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.4.8 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.4.3 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.4.9 |
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Reference Links
- http://svn.mplayerhq.hu/ffmpeg?view=rev&revision=13993
- https://roundup.mplayerhq.hu/roundup/ffmpeg/issue311
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30994
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-630-1
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:157
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/07/09/9
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/07/16/4
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=489965
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30154
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31268
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200903-33.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34385
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1781
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34905
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2031/references
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3162?
CVE-2008-3162 has a high severity due to its potential for causing application crashes and executing arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3162?
To fix CVE-2008-3162, upgrade FFmpeg to a version later than r13993 that addresses this buffer overflow vulnerability.
Which versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2008-3162?
CVE-2008-3162 affects specific versions of FFmpeg including 0.3, 0.3.1, 0.3.2, 0.3.3, 0.3.4, 0.4.0, 0.4.2, 0.4.3, 0.4.4, 0.4.5, 0.4.6, 0.4.7, 0.4.8, and 0.4.9.
What kind of attack can CVE-2008-3162 facilitate?
CVE-2008-3162 can facilitate a denial of service attack or allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted STR files.
When was CVE-2008-3162 discovered?
CVE-2008-3162 was discovered in 2008, highlighting vulnerabilities in earlier versions of FFmpeg.
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