CWE
476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-19129: Null Pointer Dereference

First published: Fri Nov 09 2018(Updated: )

In Libav 12.3, a NULL pointer dereference (RIP points to zero) issue in ff_mpa_synth_filter_float in libavcodec/mpegaudiodsp_template.c can cause a segmentation fault (application crash) via a crafted mov file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
libavutil=12.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-19129?

    CVE-2018-19129 has a medium severity due to the potential for application crashes caused by a NULL pointer dereference.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-19129?

    To fix CVE-2018-19129, update Libav to version 12.4 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2018-19129?

    CVE-2018-19129 affects Libav version 12.3 specifically.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2018-19129?

    The impact of CVE-2018-19129 is a segmentation fault which results in the application crashing when processing a crafted mov file.

  • What is the cause of CVE-2018-19129?

    CVE-2018-19129 is caused by a NULL pointer dereference in the ff_mpa_synth_filter_float function in the Libav codec.

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