FFmpeg 'libavcodec/proresenc_kostya.c' Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:69250

Info

FFmpeg 'libavcodec/proresenc_kostya.c' Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 69250
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2014-5271
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Aug 12 2014 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 05 2016 09:43PM
Credit: Christophe Gisquet
Vulnerable: Gentoo Linux
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.10.1
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.9.1
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.9
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.8.11
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.8.7 -r1
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.8.7
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.8.6
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.8.5
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.8.3
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.7.7
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.7.6
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.7.4
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.6.1
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 0.8.4
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.8.2
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.8.1
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.7.8
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.7.5
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.7.3
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.7.2
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.7.12
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.7-rc1
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.6.3
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.6
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.5.4
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.5.3
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.5.2
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.5
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.49_p20060530
FFmpeg FFmpeg 0.10
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

FFmpeg 'libavcodec/proresenc_kostya.c' Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

FFmpeg is prone to a buffer overflow vulnerability due to a out-of-bounds error condition.

Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code within the context of the user. Failed attempts will likely cause a denial-of-service condition.

Exploit / POC

FFmpeg 'libavcodec/proresenc_kostya.c' Buffer Overflow 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 'libavcodec/proresenc_kostya.c' Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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

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