CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-4867: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Oct 31 2008(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in libavcodec/dca.c in FFmpeg 0.4.9 before r14917, as used by MPlayer, allows context-dependent attackers to have an unknown impact via vectors related to an incorrect DCA_MAX_FRAME_SIZE value.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
FFmpeg<=0.4.9
FFmpeg=0.3
FFmpeg=0.3.1
FFmpeg=0.3.2
FFmpeg=0.3.3
FFmpeg=0.3.4
FFmpeg=0.4.0
FFmpeg=0.4.2
FFmpeg=0.4.3
FFmpeg=0.4.4
FFmpeg=0.4.5
FFmpeg=0.4.6
FFmpeg=0.4.7
FFmpeg=0.4.8
JW Player

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-4867?

    CVE-2008-4867 has a high severity due to the potential for buffer overflow attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-4867?

    To fix CVE-2008-4867, upgrade to a version of FFmpeg later than 0.4.9 or apply the appropriate patches.

  • What versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2008-4867?

    CVE-2008-4867 affects FFmpeg versions up to and including 0.4.9.

  • Can MPlayer be impacted by CVE-2008-4867?

    MPlayer itself is not directly affected by CVE-2008-4867, but it utilizes the vulnerable FFmpeg versions.

  • What causes CVE-2008-4867 vulnerability?

    CVE-2008-4867 is caused by a buffer overflow in the libavcodec/dca.c component of FFmpeg, specifically related to the DCA_MAX_FRAME_SIZE value.

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