CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-2098: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sun Mar 02 2014(Updated: )

libavcodec/wmalosslessdec.c in FFmpeg before 2.1.4 uses an incorrect data-structure size for certain coefficients, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted WMA data.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
FFmpeg<=2.1.3
FFmpeg=2.0
FFmpeg=2.0.1
FFmpeg=2.0.2
FFmpeg=2.0.3
FFmpeg=2.1
FFmpeg=2.1.1
FFmpeg=2.1.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-2098?

    CVE-2014-2098 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for denial of service caused by memory corruption.

  • What versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2014-2098?

    Versions of FFmpeg prior to 2.1.4, including 2.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.0.3, 2.1, 2.1.1, 2.1.2, and 2.1.3, are affected by CVE-2014-2098.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-2098?

    To fix CVE-2014-2098, upgrade to FFmpeg version 2.1.4 or later.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2014-2098 allow?

    CVE-2014-2098 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability to cause a denial of service through crafted WMA data.

  • Is memory corruption a result of CVE-2014-2098?

    Yes, CVE-2014-2098 can lead to memory corruption as a result of incorrect data-structure handling.

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