CVE-2011-3973: Medium severity ffmpeg vulnerability
cavsdec.c in libavcodec in FFmpeg before 0.7.4 and 0.8.x before 0.8.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (incorrect write operation and application crash) via an invalid bitstream in a Chinese AVS video (aka CAVS) file, related to the decoderesidualblock, checkforslice, and cavsdecodeframe functions, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-3362.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-3973?
CVE-2011-3973 has a severity rating that indicates potential for denial of service due to application crash.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3973?
To fix CVE-2011-3973, upgrade FFmpeg to version 0.7.4 or later, or 0.8.3 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2011-3973?
CVE-2011-3973 affects various versions of FFmpeg including 0.3.0 through 0.7.3 and all 0.8.x versions prior to 0.8.3.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-3973?
CVE-2011-3973 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
Can CVE-2011-3973 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2011-3973 can be exploited remotely via an invalid bitstream in a specific video file.