#VU33947 Input validation error in FFmpeg - CVE-2012-2781

Vulnerability identifier: #VU33947

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-2781

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FFmpeg
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: ffmpeg.sourceforge.net

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Unspecified vulnerability in FFmpeg before 0.10.3 has unknown impact and attack vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-2771, CVE-2012-2773, CVE-2012-2778, and CVE-2012-2780.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FFmpeg: 0.10.0 - 0.10.2

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External links
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100250
https://www.ffmpeg.org/security.html

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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.