CVE-2013-0860: Input Validation

Published Nov 23, 2013
·
Updated

The fferframeend function in libavcodec/errorresilience.c in FFmpeg before 1.0.4 and 1.1.x before 1.1.1 does not properly verify that a frame is fully initialized, which allows remote attackers to trigger a NULL pointer dereference via crafted picture data.

Affected Software

59 affected components
FFmpeg FFmpeg<=1.0.3
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.3
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.3.1
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.3.2
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.3.3
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.3.4
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.4.0
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.4.2
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.4.3
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.4.4
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.4.5
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.4.6
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.4.7
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.4.8
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.4.9-pre1
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.5
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.5.1
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.5.2
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.5.3
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.5.4
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.5.4.5
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.5.4.6
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.6
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.6.1
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.6.2
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.6.3
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.7
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.7.1
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.7.2
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.7.3
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.7.4
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.7.5
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.7.6
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.7.7
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.7.8
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.7.9
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.7.11
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.7.12
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.8.0
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.8.1
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.8.2
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.8.5
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.8.5.3
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.8.5.4
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.8.6
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.8.7
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.8.8
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.8.10
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.8.11
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.9
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.9.1
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.10
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.10.3
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.10.4
FFmpeg FFmpeg=0.11
FFmpeg FFmpeg=1.0
FFmpeg FFmpeg=1.0.1
FFmpeg FFmpeg=1.0.2
FFmpeg FFmpeg=1.1

Remediation

Patch Available

http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git;a=commit;h=3e196e4def03c7a91423803402f84d638d316c33

Patch Available

http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git;a=commitdiff;h=68a0477bc0af026db971ddba22541029a9e8715b

Event History

Nov 23, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-0860?

CVE-2013-0860 has a severity rating that indicates it could lead to a NULL pointer dereference, allowing remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-0860?

To fix CVE-2013-0860, upgrade to FFmpeg version 1.0.4 or later, or 1.1.1 or later.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-0860?

CVE-2013-0860 affects FFmpeg versions prior to 1.0.4 and all versions of 1.1.x before 1.1.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-0860?

CVE-2013-0860 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to a NULL pointer dereference.

5

Can CVE-2013-0860 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2013-0860 can be exploited remotely through crafted picture data.

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