CVE-2013-2496: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 9, 2013
·
Updated

The msrledecode8162432 function in msrledec.c in libavcodec in FFmpeg through 1.1.3 does not properly determine certain end pointers, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds array access and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted Microsoft RLE data.

Affected Software

59 affected components
FFmpeg FFmpeg<=1.1.3
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
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=1.1.1
FFmpeg FFmpeg=1.1.2

Remediation

Patch Available

http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git;a=commit;h=e398990eb87785e20e065cd3f14d1dbb69df4392

Event History

Mar 9, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:01 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:01 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-2496?

CVE-2013-2496 has been rated as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing denial-of-service attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-2496?

To fix CVE-2013-2496, you should upgrade to FFmpeg version 1.1.4 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What types of impacts can CVE-2013-2496 cause?

CVE-2013-2496 can lead to out-of-bounds array access, resulting in application crashes or denial of service.

4

Which versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2013-2496?

CVE-2013-2496 affects FFmpeg versions up to 1.1.3 and several earlier versions.

5

Is CVE-2013-2496 exploitable in a remote context?

Yes, CVE-2013-2496 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted input, leading to a denial of service.

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