Vulnerability Description
Multiple buffer overflows in libavformat/utils.c in FFmpeg 0.4.9 before r14715, as used by MPlayer, allow context-dependent attackers to have an unknown impact via vectors related to execution of DTS generation code with a delay greater than MAX_REORDER_DELAY.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | <= 0.4.9 |
| Mplayer | Mplayer | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2008-09/0103.htmlExploit
- http://lists.mplayerhq.hu/pipermail/ffmpeg-cvslog/2008-August/016011.htmlExploit
- http://lists.mplayerhq.hu/pipermail/ffmpeg-cvslog/2008-August/016012.htmlExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34296
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34385
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34845
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200903-33.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1782
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:013
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:015
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/29/6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33308
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-734-1
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46322
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2008-09/0103.htmlExploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4866?
CVE-2008-4866 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Multiple buffer overflows in libavformat/utils.c in FFmpeg 0.4.9 before r14715, as used by MPlayer, allow context-dependent attackers to have an unknown impact via vectors related to execution of DTS ...
How severe is CVE-2008-4866?
CVE-2008-4866 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4866?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ffmpeg Ffmpeg, Mplayer Mplayer.