What is the severity of CVE-2015-6823?

CVE-2015-6823 has a severity rating that reflects a potential denial of service caused by improperly initialized context data within FFmpeg.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6823?

To fix CVE-2015-6823, upgrade FFmpeg to version 2.7.2 or later to ensure the allocation buffers function is properly secured.

Which versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2015-6823?

CVE-2015-6823 affects FFmpeg versions prior to 2.7.2, specifically up to 2.7.1.

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2015-6823?

CVE-2015-6823 can be exploited by remote attackers to cause a denial of service through crafted Apple Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC) data.

Is CVE-2015-6823 a known vulnerability in audio processing software?

Yes, CVE-2015-6823 is recognized as a vulnerability in audio processing software specifically related to the handling of ALAC data.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2015-6823

high

7.5

CWE

6/9/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-6823

First published: Sun Sep 06 2015(Updated: )

The allocate_buffers function in libavcodec/alac.c in FFmpeg before 2.7.2 does not initialize certain context data, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation violation) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted Apple Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC) data.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
FFmpeg	<=2.7.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6823?
CVE-2015-6823 has a severity rating that reflects a potential denial of service caused by improperly initialized context data within FFmpeg.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6823?
To fix CVE-2015-6823, upgrade FFmpeg to version 2.7.2 or later to ensure the allocation buffers function is properly secured.
Which versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2015-6823?
CVE-2015-6823 affects FFmpeg versions prior to 2.7.2, specifically up to 2.7.1.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2015-6823?
CVE-2015-6823 can be exploited by remote attackers to cause a denial of service through crafted Apple Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC) data.
Is CVE-2015-6823 a known vulnerability in audio processing software?
Yes, CVE-2015-6823 is recognized as a vulnerability in audio processing software specifically related to the handling of ALAC data.

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