CWE
835
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-14372

First published: Sun Jul 28 2019(Updated: )

In Libav 12.3, there is an infinite loop in the function wv_read_block_header() in the file wvdec.c.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
libavutil=12.3
Debian=8.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability severity of CVE-2019-14372?

    CVE-2019-14372 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the infinite loop it creates within the application.

  • How can I mitigate CVE-2019-14372?

    To mitigate CVE-2019-14372, you should update Libav to version 12.4 or later, where this issue has been addressed.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2019-14372?

    CVE-2019-14372 affects Libav version 12.3 specifically.

  • What is the nature of the issue in CVE-2019-14372?

    CVE-2019-14372 involves an infinite loop in the function wv_read_block_header() located in wvdec.c.

  • Is there any workaround for CVE-2019-14372?

    There are no official workarounds for CVE-2019-14372, so the recommended solution is to upgrade to a patched version.

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