CVE-2015-6824: Input Validation
First published: Sun Sep 06 2015(Updated: )
The sws_init_context function in libswscale/utils.c in FFmpeg before 2.7.2 does not initialize certain pixbuf data structures, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation violation) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted video data.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FFmpeg | <=2.7.1 | |
| Ubuntu | =12.04 |
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Reference Links
- http://ffmpeg.org/security.html
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git;a=commit;h=a5d44d5c220e12ca0cb7a4eceb0f74759cb13111
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033483
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2944-1
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/12/msg00010.html
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=a5d44d5c220e12ca0cb7a4eceb0f74759cb13111
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-6824?
CVE-2015-6824 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability that can lead to denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6824?
To fix CVE-2015-6824, upgrade FFmpeg to version 2.7.2 or later.
Which versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2015-6824?
CVE-2015-6824 affects FFmpeg versions prior to 2.7.2.
What impact can CVE-2015-6824 have on systems?
CVE-2015-6824 can cause a segmentation violation, resulting in denial of service.
Which operating system is affected by CVE-2015-6824?
CVE-2015-6824 affects Ubuntu Linux 12.04 when using vulnerable versions of FFmpeg.
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