critical
9.3
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-0847: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sat Dec 07 2013(Updated: )

The ff_id3v2_parse function in libavformat/id3v2.c in FFmpeg before 1.1 allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via ID3v2 header data, which triggers an out-of-bounds array access.

Credit: cve-coordination@google.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
FFmpeg<=1.0
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-pre1
FFmpeg=0.5
FFmpeg=0.5.1
FFmpeg=0.5.2
FFmpeg=0.5.3
FFmpeg=0.5.4
FFmpeg=0.5.4.5
FFmpeg=0.5.4.6
FFmpeg=0.6
FFmpeg=0.6.1
FFmpeg=0.6.2
FFmpeg=0.6.3
FFmpeg=0.7
FFmpeg=0.7.1
FFmpeg=0.7.2
FFmpeg=0.7.3
FFmpeg=0.7.4
FFmpeg=0.7.5
FFmpeg=0.7.6
FFmpeg=0.7.7
FFmpeg=0.7.8
FFmpeg=0.7.9
FFmpeg=0.7.11
FFmpeg=0.7.12
FFmpeg=0.8.0
FFmpeg=0.8.1
FFmpeg=0.8.2
FFmpeg=0.8.5
FFmpeg=0.8.5.3
FFmpeg=0.8.5.4
FFmpeg=0.8.6
FFmpeg=0.8.7
FFmpeg=0.8.8
FFmpeg=0.8.10
FFmpeg=0.8.11
FFmpeg=0.9
FFmpeg=0.9.1
FFmpeg=0.10
FFmpeg=0.10.3
FFmpeg=0.10.4
FFmpeg=0.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-0847?

    CVE-2013-0847 is classified as having medium severity due to its potential for triggering out-of-bounds array access and allowing remote attackers to compromise the system.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-0847?

    To fix CVE-2013-0847, upgrade to FFmpeg version 1.1 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.

  • Which versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2013-0847?

    CVE-2013-0847 affects all FFmpeg versions before 1.1, including versions 0.3 to 1.0.

  • What type of attack is associated with CVE-2013-0847?

    CVE-2013-0847 is associated with remote code execution attacks through crafted ID3v2 header data, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

  • Are there any known exploits for CVE-2013-0847?

    As of now, there are no widely known public exploits specifically targeting CVE-2013-0847.

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