CVE-2014-8542: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Nov 05 2014(Updated: )
libavcodec/utils.c in FFmpeg before 2.4.2 omits a certain codec ID during enforcement of alignment, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted JV data.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FFmpeg | <=2.4.1 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =12.04 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git;a=commit;h=105654e376a736d243aef4a1d121abebce912e6b
- http://www.ffmpeg.org/security.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2534-1
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/02/msg00005.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-06
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=105654e376a736d243aef4a1d121abebce912e6b
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8542?
CVE-2014-8542 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to out-of-bounds access.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8542?
To fix CVE-2014-8542, upgrade FFmpeg to version 2.4.2 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-8542?
CVE-2014-8542 affects FFmpeg versions prior to 2.4.2, Ubuntu 12.04, and Debian GNU/Linux 8.0.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2014-8542?
The potential impacts of CVE-2014-8542 include remote denial of service through out-of-bounds access and possibly other unspecified consequences.
Is CVE-2014-8542 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-8542 can be exploited remotely through crafted JV data.
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