SB2017021202 - Arch Linux update for ffmpeg

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SB2017021202 - Arch Linux update for ffmpeg

Published: February 12, 2017 Updated: May 3, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017021202
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5024)

The vulnerability allows a local non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

FFmpeg in Google Chrome prior to 56.0.2924.76 for Linux, Windows and Mac, failed to perform proper bounds checking, which allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted video file.


2) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5025)

The vulnerability allows a local non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

FFmpeg in Google Chrome prior to 56.0.2924.76 for Linux, Windows and Mac, failed to perform proper bounds checking, which allowed a remote attacker to potentially exploit heap corruption via a crafted video file.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References