8.8
CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-9841

First published: Sat Apr 07 2018(Updated: )

The export function in libavfilter/vf_signature.c in FFmpeg through 3.4.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-array access) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a long filename.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
FFmpeg<=3.4.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-9841?

    CVE-2018-9841 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to out-of-array access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-9841?

    To fix CVE-2018-9841, update FFmpeg to version 3.4.3 or later.

  • Which versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2018-9841?

    FFmpeg versions up to and including 3.4.2 are affected by CVE-2018-9841.

  • Can CVE-2018-9841 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2018-9841 can be exploited remotely through crafted long filenames.

  • What kind of impact does CVE-2018-9841 have?

    CVE-2018-9841 may cause a denial of service or other unspecified impacts due to improper handling of input.

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