Code Injection in ffmpeg.sourceforge.net FFmpeg

1) Code Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU30443

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-4610

CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in a crafted Literal Run. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update to version 2.2.4.

Vulnerable software versions

FFmpeg: 2.2 - 2.2.3

External links

http://blog.securitymouse.com/2014/06/raising-lazarus-20-year-old-bug-that.html
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/06/26/23
http://www.ffmpeg.org/security.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.