CVE-2009-4636: Code Injection
First published: Wed Feb 10 2010(Updated: )
FFmpeg 0.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hang) via a crafted file that triggers an infinite loop.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FFmpeg | =0.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://scarybeastsecurity.blogspot.com/2009/09/patching-ffmpeg-into-shape.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36805
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38643
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2000
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:061
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:062
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:088
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:089
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:112
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:114
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36465
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/1241
- https://roundup.ffmpeg.org/roundup/ffmpeg/issue1240
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-4636?
CVE-2009-4636 is considered a denial of service vulnerability that can cause an application hang.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4636?
To fix CVE-2009-4636, upgrade to a later version of FFmpeg that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2009-4636?
Only FFmpeg version 0.5 is affected by CVE-2009-4636.
Can CVE-2009-4636 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-4636 can be exploited remotely through a crafted file.
What type of attack does CVE-2009-4636 involve?
CVE-2009-4636 involves a denial of service attack that triggers an infinite loop in the application.
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