CVE-2018-13304
First published: Thu Jul 05 2018(Updated: )
In libavcodec in FFmpeg 4.0.1, improper maintenance of the consistency between the context profile field and studio_profile in libavcodec may trigger an assertion failure while converting a crafted AVI file to MPEG4, leading to a denial of service, related to error_resilience.c, h263dec.c, and mpeg4videodec.c.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FFmpeg | =4.0.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-13304?
CVE-2018-13304 has a severity rating that indicates it may lead to denial of service due to an assertion failure.
How do I fix CVE-2018-13304?
To fix CVE-2018-13304, update FFmpeg to version 4.0.2 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
What causes the CVE-2018-13304 vulnerability?
CVE-2018-13304 is caused by improper maintenance of context profile consistency when converting crafted AVI files to MPEG4.
Which versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2018-13304?
FFmpeg version 4.0.1 is specifically affected by CVE-2018-13304.
Is CVE-2018-13304 exploitable in a real-world scenario?
Yes, CVE-2018-13304 can be exploited by attackers to trigger a denial of service condition through specially crafted AVI files.
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