Vulnerability Description
Off-by-one error in the VP3 decoder (vp3.c) in FFmpeg 0.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted VP3 file that triggers an out-of-bounds read and possibly memory corruption.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | 0.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://scarybeastsecurity.blogspot.com/2009/09/patching-ffmpeg-into-shape.htmlExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36805
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38643
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2000
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36465
- https://roundup.ffmpeg.org/roundup/ffmpeg/issue1240
- https://roundup.ffmpeg.org/roundup/ffmpeg/issue1483
- http://scarybeastsecurity.blogspot.com/2009/09/patching-ffmpeg-into-shape.htmlExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36805
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38643
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2000
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36465
- https://roundup.ffmpeg.org/roundup/ffmpeg/issue1240
- https://roundup.ffmpeg.org/roundup/ffmpeg/issue1483
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-4631?
CVE-2009-4631 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Off-by-one error in the VP3 decoder (vp3.c) in FFmpeg 0.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted VP3 file that triggers an out-of-bounds...
How severe is CVE-2009-4631?
CVE-2009-4631 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-2009-4631?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ffmpeg Ffmpeg.