CVE-2009-4637: Buffer Overflow
Published Feb 10, 2010
·Updated
FFmpeg 0.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors that trigger a stack-based buffer overflow.
Affected Software
1 affected component
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.5
Event History
Feb 10, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:30 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2009-4637?
CVE-2009-4637 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to cause a denial of service and potentially allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2009-4637?
To fix CVE-2009-4637, it is recommended to upgrade to a later version of FFmpeg that is not affected by this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2009-4637?
CVE-2009-4637 affects users running FFmpeg version 0.5.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-4637?
CVE-2009-4637 is classified as a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2009-4637 lead to data breaches?
Yes, CVE-2009-4637 can potentially lead to arbitrary code execution, which may result in data breaches.