CVE-2011-3504: Code Injection
First published: Thu 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FFmpeg | <=0.8.0 | |
| 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 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.4.9-pre1 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.5 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.5.1 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.5.2 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.5.3 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.5.4 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.6 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.6.1 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.6.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.ffmpeg.org/releases/ffmpeg-0.8.4.changelog
- http://www.osvdb.org/75621
- http://www.ffmpeg.org/releases/ffmpeg-0.7.5.changelog
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45532
- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/msvr/msvr11-011
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:074
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:075
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1333-1
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-1320-1
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:076
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3504?
To fix CVE-2011-3504, upgrade FFmpeg to version 0.8.4 or later.
What versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2011-3504?
CVE-2011-3504 affects all versions of FFmpeg prior to 0.8.4.
Can CVE-2011-3504 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2011-3504 can be exploited remotely through crafted Matroska files.
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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