CVE-2011-3973
First published: Sun Oct 02 2011(Updated: )
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 decode_residual_block, check_for_slice, and cavs_decode_frame functions, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-3362.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FFmpeg | =0.7.1 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.4.5 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.3.2 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.4.7 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.6.1 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.3.3 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.3 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.4.2 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.5 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.5.4 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.5.1 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.3.1 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.4.9-pre1 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.6 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.5.3 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.4.4 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.5.2 | |
| FFmpeg | <=0.7.3 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.4.6 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.3.4 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.4.0 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.6.2 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.4.8 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.4.3 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.7.2 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.8.0 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.8.1 | |
| FFmpeg | =0.8.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git;a=commit;h=bd968d260aef322fb32e254a3de0d2036c57bd56
- http://www.ffmpeg.org/releases/ffmpeg-0.7.5.changelog
- http://www.ffmpeg.org/releases/ffmpeg-0.8.4.changelog
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:074
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:075
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:076
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=bd968d260aef322fb32e254a3de0d2036c57bd56
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.
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