CVE-2015-5479
First published: Tue Apr 19 2016(Updated: )
The ff_h263_decode_mba function in libavcodec/ituh263dec.c in Libav before 11.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a file with crafted dimensions.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | =12.04 | |
| libavutil | <=11.4 | |
| SUSE Linux | =42.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-06/msg00105.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75932
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2944-1
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2015/07/16/libav-divide-by-zero-in-ff_h263_decode_mba/
- https://git.libav.org/?p=libav.git;a=commitdiff;h=0a49a62f998747cfa564d98d36a459fe70d3299b
- https://libav.org/releases/libav-11.5.changelog
- https://git.libav.org/?p=libav.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=0a49a62f998747cfa564d98d36a459fe70d3299b
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5479?
CVE-2015-5479 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service due to a divide-by-zero error.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5479?
To fix CVE-2015-5479, update Libav to version 11.5 or later, or apply the recommended patches available for your affected software.
What software is affected by CVE-2015-5479?
CVE-2015-5479 affects Libav versions up to 11.4, Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, and openSUSE Leap 42.1.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2015-5479?
CVE-2015-5479 can be exploited by remote attackers using specially crafted multimedia files to crash the application.
Is CVE-2015-5479 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2015-5479 is considered a remote vulnerability, as it allows attacks from remote systems.
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