CVE-2008-4868
First published: Fri Oct 31 2008(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in the avcodec_close function in libavcodec/utils.c in FFmpeg 0.4.9 before r14787, as used by MPlayer, has unknown impact and attack vectors, related to a free "on random pointers."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How 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 | |
| DVD Player |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.mplayerhq.hu/pipermail/ffmpeg-cvslog/2008-August/016136.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2008-09/0103.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/29/6
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200903-33.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34385
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46325
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4868?
The severity of CVE-2008-4868 is currently unspecified due to unknown impact and attack vectors.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4868?
To fix CVE-2008-4868, upgrade to FFmpeg version 0.4.9 or later, post-r14787.
Which versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2008-4868?
CVE-2008-4868 affects FFmpeg versions prior to 0.4.9, including 0.3 and other versions up to and including 0.4.8.
Does MPlayer utilize the vulnerable component in CVE-2008-4868?
MPlayer is not directly vulnerable as it does not include a version of FFmpeg that is affected by CVE-2008-4868.
What component of FFmpeg is involved in CVE-2008-4868?
The unspecified vulnerability in CVE-2008-4868 is related to the avcodec_close function in libavcodec.
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