CVE-2018-13300
First published: Thu Jul 05 2018(Updated: )
In FFmpeg 3.2 and 4.0.1, an improper argument (AVCodecParameters) passed to the avpriv_request_sample function in the handle_eac3 function in libavformat/movenc.c may trigger an out-of-array read while converting a crafted AVI file to MPEG4, leading to a denial of service and possibly an information disclosure.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/ffmpeg | 7:4.1.9-0+deb10u1 7:4.1.11-0+deb10u1 7:4.3.6-0+deb11u1 7:5.1.3-1 7:6.0-7 | |
| FFmpeg | =4.0.1 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/95556e27e2c1d56d9e18f5db34d6f756f3011148
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-13300
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104675
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/e6d3fd942f772f54ab6a5ca619cdaadef26b7702
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4249
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-13300?
CVE-2018-13300 has a medium severity level due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2018-13300?
To fix CVE-2018-13300, upgrade FFmpeg to version 4.1.9 or later for Debian.
What is the impact of CVE-2018-13300?
The impact of CVE-2018-13300 includes potential out-of-bounds reading that can lead to application crashes.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-13300?
FFmpeg versions 3.2 and 4.0.1 are affected by CVE-2018-13300.
Is CVE-2018-13300 related to any specific file format?
CVE-2018-13300 is related to converting crafted AVI files to MPEG4.
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