https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2011/q2/464
Published May 19, 2011
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Affected Software
5 affected components
FFmpeg FFmpeg
Widelands Widelands
Jifty Jifty::DBI
LILO LILO
tcpdump Libpcap
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1931?
CVE-2011-1931 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential out-of-bounds memory access.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-1931?
To fix CVE-2011-1931, update FFmpeg to the latest version that includes the patch addressing the AMV parsing vulnerability.
3
Which versions of FFmpeg are affected by CVE-2011-1931?
CVE-2011-1931 affects older versions of FFmpeg prior to the patch implemented in May 2011.
4
What kind of exploitation is possible with CVE-2011-1931?
Exploitation of CVE-2011-1931 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service by leveraging the out-of-bounds write.
5
Is CVE-2011-1931 related to other vulnerabilities?
Yes, CVE-2011-1931 has similarities with other vulnerabilities in media processing libraries, which also involve memory management issues.