CVE-2013-7016: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 9, 2013
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Updated

The getsiz function in libavcodec/jpeg2000dec.c in FFmpeg before 2.1 does not ensure the expected sample separation, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds array access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted JPEG2000 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/8bb11c3ca77b52e05a9ed1496a65f8a76e6e2d8f

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-2013-7016?

CVE-2013-7016 has a severity rating that can lead to denial of service due to out-of-bounds array access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-7016?

To mitigate CVE-2013-7016, upgrade to FFmpeg version 2.1 or later.

3

What versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2013-7016?

CVE-2013-7016 affects all FFmpeg versions prior to 2.1, including several 0.x and 1.x versions.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2013-7016 facilitate?

CVE-2013-7016 allows remote attackers to exploit crafted JPEG2000 data, potentially leading to application crashes.

5

Is CVE-2013-7016 a widespread vulnerability?

While CVE-2013-7016 affects numerous versions of FFmpeg, the actual impact depends on the specific usage of FFmpeg in applications.

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