Vulnerability Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the avcodec_close function in libavcodec/utils.c in FFmpeg 0.4.9 before r14787, as used by MPlayer, has unknown impact and attack vectors, related to a free "on random pointers."
CVSS Score
10.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | <= 0.4.9 |
| Mplayer | Mplayer | All versions |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2008-09/0103.html
- http://lists.mplayerhq.hu/pipermail/ffmpeg-cvslog/2008-August/016136.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34385
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200903-33.xml
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/29/6
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46325
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2008-09/0103.html
- http://lists.mplayerhq.hu/pipermail/ffmpeg-cvslog/2008-August/016136.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34385
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200903-33.xml
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/29/6
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46325
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4868?
CVE-2008-4868 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Unspecified vulnerability in the avcodec_close function in libavcodec/utils.c in FFmpeg 0.4.9 before r14787, as used by MPlayer, has unknown impact and attack vectors, related to a free "on random poi...
How severe is CVE-2008-4868?
CVE-2008-4868 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-2008-4868?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ffmpeg Ffmpeg, Mplayer Mplayer.