CVE-2011-3504: Code Injection

Published Sep 29, 2011
·
Updated

The Matroska format decoder in FFmpeg before 0.8.3 does not properly allocate memory, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.

Affected Software

24 affected components
FFmpeg FFmpeg<=0.8.0
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.3
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.3.1
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.3.2
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.3.3
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.3.4
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.4.0
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.4.2
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.4.3
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.4.4
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.4.5
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.4.6
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.4.7
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.4.8
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.4.9
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.4.9-pre1
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.5
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.5.1
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.5.2
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.5.3
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.5.4
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.6
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.6.1
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.6.2

Event History

Sep 29, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-3504?

The severity of CVE-2011-3504 is classified as high due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-3504?

To fix CVE-2011-3504, upgrade FFmpeg to version 0.8.4 or later.

3

What versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2011-3504?

CVE-2011-3504 affects all versions of FFmpeg prior to 0.8.4.

4

Can CVE-2011-3504 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2011-3504 can be exploited remotely through crafted Matroska files.

5

What impact does CVE-2011-3504 have on my system?

CVE-2011-3504 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, posing a significant security risk.

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