CVE-2009-4640: Medium severity FFmpeg FFmpeg vulnerability

Published Feb 10, 2010
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Updated

Array index error in vorbisdec.c in FFmpeg 0.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Vorbis file that triggers an out-of-bounds read.

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-2009-4640?

CVE-2009-4640 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service and arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-4640?

The best way to fix CVE-2009-4640 is to upgrade to a later version of FFmpeg that addresses the vulnerability.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2009-4640 facilitate?

CVE-2009-4640 facilitates denial of service attacks and potentially allows for arbitrary code execution via crafted Vorbis files.

4

Which versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2009-4640?

CVE-2009-4640 specifically affects FFmpeg version 0.5.

5

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2009-4640?

Exploiting CVE-2009-4640 can lead to application crashes and may allow attackers to run arbitrary commands on the affected system.

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