Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the str_read_packet function in libavformat/psxstr.c in FFmpeg before r13993 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted STR file that interleaves audio and video sectors.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | 0.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=489965
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30994Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31268
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34385
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34905
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200903-33.xml
- http://svn.mplayerhq.hu/ffmpeg?view=rev&revision=13993
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1781
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:157
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/07/09/9
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/07/16/4
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30154
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-630-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2031/references
- https://roundup.mplayerhq.hu/roundup/ffmpeg/issue311
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3162?
CVE-2008-3162 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the str_read_packet function in libavformat/psxstr.c in FFmpeg before r13993 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrar...
How severe is CVE-2008-3162?
CVE-2008-3162 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-3162?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ffmpeg Ffmpeg.