CVE-2011-3974: Medium severity ffmpeg vulnerability
Integer signedness error in the decoderesidualinter function in 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, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-3362.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-3974?
CVE-2011-3974 has a severity rating that allows remote attackers to cause denial of service through an invalid bitstream.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3974?
To fix CVE-2011-3974, you should upgrade to FFmpeg version 0.7.4 or 0.8.3 or later.
What is the impact of CVE-2011-3974 on affected systems?
The impact of CVE-2011-3974 on affected systems includes the possibility of an application crash due to incorrect write operations.
Which versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2011-3974?
FFmpeg versions prior to 0.7.4 and 0.8.x before 0.8.3 are affected by CVE-2011-3974.
Can CVE-2011-3974 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2011-3974 can be exploited remotely by sending an invalid bitstream to an affected FFmpeg application.