#VU43706 Input validation error in FFmpeg - CVE-2012-0859

Vulnerability identifier: #VU43706

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-0859

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 remote attackers to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Vorbis file, related to a large multiplier.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FFmpeg: 0.7.1 - 0.8.11

---

External links
https://ffmpeg.org/security.html
https://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git;a=commitdiff;h=6fcf2bb8af0e7d6bb179e71e67e5fab8ef0d2ec2
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/02/14/4
https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1479-1
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78925

---

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.