CVE-2013-7014: Medium severity FFmpeg FFmpeg vulnerability

Published Dec 9, 2013
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Updated

Integer signedness error in the addbytesl2c function in libavcodec/pngdsp.c in FFmpeg before 2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds array access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted PNG data.

Affected Software

64 affected components
FFmpeg FFmpeg<=2.0.1
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=0.5.5
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
FFmpeg FFmpeg=1.1.3
FFmpeg FFmpeg=1.1.4
FFmpeg FFmpeg=1.2
FFmpeg FFmpeg=1.2.1
FFmpeg FFmpeg=2.0

Remediation

Patch Available

http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/11/26/7

Patch Available

http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/12/08/3

Patch Available

https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/86736f59d6a527d8bc807d09b93f971c0fe0bb07

Event History

Dec 9, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:36 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-7014?

CVE-2013-7014 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for denial of service through out-of-bounds array access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-7014?

To fix CVE-2013-7014, upgrade to FFmpeg version 2.1 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What types of attacks can CVE-2013-7014 be used for?

CVE-2013-7014 can be exploited by remote attackers to cause denial of service through crafted PNG data.

4

Which versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2013-7014?

CVE-2013-7014 affects FFmpeg versions prior to 2.1, including all versions from 0.3 to 2.0.1.

5

Can CVE-2013-7014 lead to data exposure?

CVE-2013-7014 primarily poses a risk of denial of service, rather than direct data exposure.

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