Libav Media File Handling Denial of Service Vulnerability

BID:69170

Info

Libav Media File Handling Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 69170
Class: Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Aug 09 2014 12:00AM
Updated: Sep 17 2014 03:57PM
Credit: Reinhard Tartler
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS amd64
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Libav Media File Handling Denial of Service Vulnerability

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

An attacker can exploit this issue to cause denial-of-service conditions.

Versions prior to Libav 0.8.15 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

Libav Media File Handling 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].

Solution / Fix

Libav Media File Handling Denial of Service Vulnerability

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

References

Libav Media File Handling Denial of Service Vulnerability

References:
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