FFmpeg and Libav 'tak_decode_frame()' Function Out of Bounds Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	66055
Class:	Boundary Condition Error
CVE:	CVE-2014-2097
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Mar 03 2014 12:00AM
Updated:	Jul 05 2016 09:43PM
Credit:	Mateusz "j00ru" Jurczyk and Gynvael Coldwind
Vulnerable:	Gentoo Linux
Not Vulnerable:

FFmpeg and Libav 'tak_decode_frame()' Function Out of Bounds Denial of Service Vulnerability

FFmpeg and Libav is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability.

Attackers can exploit this issue to crash the affected application, denying service to legitimate users.

FFmpeg and Libav 'tak_decode_frame()' Function Out of Bounds Denial of Service 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].

FFmpeg and Libav 'tak_decode_frame()' Function Out of Bounds Denial of Service Vulnerability

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

FFmpeg and Libav 'tak_decode_frame()' Function Out of Bounds Denial of Service Vulnerability

References:

• avcodec/takdec: always check bits_per_raw_sample (videolan)
  
• FFmpeg Homepage (FFmpeg)