CVE-2014-2263: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Feb 28 2014(Updated: )
The mpegts_write_pmt function in the MPEG2 transport stream (aka DVB) muxer (libavformat/mpegtsenc.c) in FFmpeg, possibly 2.1 and earlier, allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact and vectors, which trigger an out-of-bounds write.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FFmpeg | <=2.1 | |
| FFmpeg | =2.0 | |
| FFmpeg | =2.0.1 | |
| FFmpeg | =2.0.2 | |
| FFmpeg | =2.0.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git;a=commit;h=842b6c14bc
- http://secunia.com/advisories/56971
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65560
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029850
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/91174
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-06
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=842b6c14bc
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-2263?
CVE-2014-2263 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to trigger out-of-bounds writes.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2263?
To fix CVE-2014-2263, upgrade FFmpeg to version 2.2 or later.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2014-2263?
CVE-2014-2263 allows remote attackers to exploit unspecified vectors that could lead to application crashes or unauthorized code execution.
Which versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2014-2263?
CVE-2014-2263 affects FFmpeg versions up to and including 2.1.
Is CVE-2014-2263 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2014-2263 is a remote vulnerability that can be exploited by attackers over a network.
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