CVE-2015-8217: Input Validation
First published: Tue Nov 17 2015(Updated: )
The ff_hevc_parse_sps function in libavcodec/hevc_ps.c in FFmpeg before 2.8.2 does not validate the Chroma Format Indicator, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds array access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via crafted High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) 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=93f30f825c08477fe8f76be00539e96014cc83c8
- 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=93f30f825c08477fe8f76be00539e96014cc83c8
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8217?
CVE-2015-8217 has a severity rating that indicates it may lead to denial of service due to out-of-bounds array access.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8217?
To fix CVE-2015-8217, upgrade to FFmpeg version 2.8.2 or later.
What versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2015-8217?
FFmpeg versions before 2.8.2 are affected by CVE-2015-8217.
What types of vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2015-8217?
CVE-2015-8217 is associated with out-of-bounds array access vulnerabilities which can lead to denial of service.
Who can be impacted by CVE-2015-8217?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2015-8217 to affect users running vulnerable FFmpeg versions.
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