CVE-2019-14443: Divide by Zero
Published Jul 30, 2019
·Updated
An issue was discovered in Libav 12.3. Division by zero in rangedecodeculshift in libavcodec/apedec.c allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash), as demonstrated by avconv.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Libav Libav=12.3
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Event History
Jul 30, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:05 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2019-14443?
CVE-2019-14443 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability due to a division by zero in Libav 12.3.
2
How do I fix CVE-2019-14443?
To fix CVE-2019-14443, update Libav to a version newer than 12.3 that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What components are affected by CVE-2019-14443?
CVE-2019-14443 affects Libav 12.3 and is also relevant to Debian Debian Linux 8.0.
4
What kind of attack does CVE-2019-14443 enable?
CVE-2019-14443 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, potentially crashing the application.
5
Is CVE-2019-14443 specific to any operating system?
CVE-2019-14443 is notably relevant to Debian Linux systems, particularly version 8.0.