CVE-2018-1999012
First published: Mon Jul 23 2018(Updated: )
FFmpeg before commit 9807d3976be0e92e4ece3b4b1701be894cd7c2e1 contains a CWE-835: Infinite loop vulnerability in pva format demuxer that can result in a Vulnerability that allows attackers to consume excessive amount of resources like CPU and RAM. This attack appear to be exploitable via specially crafted PVA file has to be provided as input. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 9807d3976be0e92e4ece3b4b1701be894cd7c2e1 and later.
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-2018-1999012?
CVE-2018-1999012 has a high severity due to its potential to result in an infinite loop, consuming excessive CPU and RAM resources.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1999012?
To fix CVE-2018-1999012, update to FFmpeg version 4.0.2 or later which includes the patch for this vulnerability.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2018-1999012?
CVE-2018-1999012 affects all versions of FFmpeg up to and including 4.0.1.
Is CVE-2018-1999012 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-1999012 can be exploited remotely via specially crafted files.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2018-1999012?
The potential impacts of CVE-2018-1999012 include system slowdown, crashes, or denial of service due to resource exhaustion.
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