CVE-2015-8216
First published: Tue Nov 17 2015(Updated: )
The ljpeg_decode_yuv_scan function in libavcodec/mjpegdec.c in FFmpeg before 2.8.2 omits certain width and height checks, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds array access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted MJPEG data.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FFmpeg | <=2.8.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git;a=commit;h=d24888ef19ba38b787b11d1ee091a3d94920c76a
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00146.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/12/msg00009.html
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=d24888ef19ba38b787b11d1ee091a3d94920c76a
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8216?
CVE-2015-8216 has been assigned a medium severity rating due to its potential for denial of service and out-of-bounds access.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8216?
To fix CVE-2015-8216, upgrade FFmpeg to version 2.8.2 or later.
What types of attacks can CVE-2015-8216 cause?
CVE-2015-8216 can allow remote attackers to perform a denial of service through crafted MJPEG data.
Which versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2015-8216?
FFmpeg versions prior to 2.8.2 are affected by CVE-2015-8216.
Is CVE-2015-8216 related to a specific function in FFmpeg?
Yes, CVE-2015-8216 is related to the ljpeg_decode_yuv_scan function in libavcodec/mjpegdec.c.
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