CVE-2011-4364: Buffer Overflow
Buffer overflow in the Sierra VMD decoder in libavcodec in FFmpeg 0.5.x before 0.5.7, 0.6.x before 0.6.4, 0.7.x before 0.7.9 and 0.8.x before 0.8.8; and in Libav 0.5.x before 0.5.6, 0.6.x before 0.6.4, and 0.7.x before 0.7.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted VMD file, related to corrupted streams.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-4364?
CVE-2011-4364 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing denial of service and crashes in affected software.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4364?
To fix CVE-2011-4364, upgrade FFmpeg or Libav to a version that is patched, specifically versions 0.5.7, 0.6.4, 0.7.9, or 0.8.8 for FFmpeg and 0.5.6 or higher for Libav.
Which versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2011-4364?
Affected versions of FFmpeg include 0.5.x before 0.5.7, 0.6.x before 0.6.4, 0.7.x before 0.7.9, and 0.8.x before 0.8.8.
Which versions of Libav are affected by CVE-2011-4364?
Libav versions affected by CVE-2011-4364 include 0.5.x before 0.5.6, 0.6.x before 0.6.4, and 0.7.x before 0.7.3.
What type of attack is possible due to CVE-2011-4364?
CVE-2011-4364 allows remote attackers to exploit a buffer overflow, potentially leading to a denial of service attack by crashing the affected application.