CVE-2011-2160: Input Validation
First published: Fri May 20 2011(Updated: )
The VC-1 decoding functionality in FFmpeg before 0.5.4, as used in MPlayer and other products, does not properly restrict read operations, which allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a crafted VC-1 file, a related issue to CVE-2011-0723.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FFmpeg | <=0.5.3 | |
| 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 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.4.9-pre1 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.5 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.5.1 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.5.2 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-2160?
CVE-2011-2160 has undetermined severity but pertains to improper handling of VC-1 decoding in FFmpeg, posing potential risks for exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2011-2160?
To fix CVE-2011-2160, upgrade to FFmpeg version 0.5.4 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2011-2160?
CVE-2011-2160 affects various versions of FFmpeg prior to 0.5.4 and also impacts MPlayer utilizing these vulnerable FFmpeg versions.
What type of attacks are possible with CVE-2011-2160?
CVE-2011-2160 allows remote attackers to exploit crafted VC-1 files, which can lead to unspecified impacts such as denial of service.
Is CVE-2011-2160 related to other vulnerabilities?
Yes, CVE-2011-2160 is related to CVE-2011-0723, which also concerns vulnerabilities in VC-1 decoding.
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