SB2017082807 - Improper Resource Shutdown or Release in ffmpeg.sourceforge.net FFmpeg



SB2017082807 - Improper Resource Shutdown or Release in ffmpeg.sourceforge.net FFmpeg

Published: August 28, 2017 Updated: July 28, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2017082807
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper Resource Shutdown or Release (CVE-ID: CVE-2012-2805)

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

Unspecified vulnerability in FFMPEG 0.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.