FFmpeg Real Media File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:47149

Info

FFmpeg Real Media File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 47149
Class: Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE: CVE-2011-0722
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Apr 04 2011 12:00AM
Updated: Sep 12 2011 12:30PM
Credit: Dan Rosenberg
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.10 sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.10 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.10 lpia
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.10 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.10 ARM
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.10 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS lpia
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.10 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.10 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.10 ARM
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.10 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 ARM
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 amd64
MandrakeSoft Linux Mandrake 2010.1 x86_64
MandrakeSoft Linux Mandrake 2010.1
MandrakeSoft Linux Mandrake 2010.0 x86_64
MandrakeSoft Linux Mandrake 2010.0
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.4.9 20080909
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.4.9 -pre1
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.4.9 -0.pre1.5.1.20060
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.4.9
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.4.8
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.4.7
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.4.6
FFmpeg FFmpeg CVS
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.0 4 powerpc
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.0 4 i386
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.0 4 amd64
FFmpeg FFmpeg 2005-03-13
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.5.3
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.5.2
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.5
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.49_p20060530
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0
Debian Linux 6.0 sparc
Debian Linux 6.0 s/390
Debian Linux 6.0 powerpc
Debian Linux 6.0 mips
Debian Linux 6.0 ia-64
Debian Linux 6.0 ia-32
Debian Linux 6.0 arm
Debian Linux 6.0 amd64
Not Vulnerable: FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.5.4

Discussion

FFmpeg Real Media File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

FFmpeg is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability because it fails to adequately validate user-supplied input.

An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.

Versions prior to FFmpeg 0.5.4 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

FFmpeg Real Media File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

FFmpeg Real Media File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.


Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.10 sparc

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS powerpc

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS sparc

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.10 powerpc

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.10 ARM

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS amd64

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.10 lpia

MandrakeSoft Linux Mandrake 2010.1 x86_64

MandrakeSoft Linux Mandrake 2010.0

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS lpia

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.10 amd64

MandrakeSoft Linux Mandrake 2010.0 x86_64

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 powerpc

MandrakeSoft Linux Mandrake 2010.1

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.10 i386

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.10 powerpc

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 amd64

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.10 ARM

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.10 amd64

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS i386

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 ARM

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.10 i386

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 sparc

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 i386

References

FFmpeg Real Media File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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