Vulnerability Description
sp5xdec.c in the Sunplus SP5X JPEG decoder in libavcodec in FFmpeg before 0.6.3 and libav through 0.6.2, as used in VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.9 and earlier and other products, performs a write operation outside the bounds of an unspecified array, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a malformed AMV file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | <= 0.6.2 |
| Ffmpeg | Libavcodec | All versions |
| Libav | Libav | <= 0.6.2 |
| Videolan | Vlc Media Player | <= 1.1.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=624339Patch
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=89f903b3d5ec38c9c5d90fba7e6
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8299
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/517706
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47602
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=624339Patch
- http://git.videolan.org/?p=ffmpeg.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=89f903b3d5ec38c9c5d90fba7e6
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8299
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/517706
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47602
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1931?
CVE-2011-1931 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). sp5xdec.c in the Sunplus SP5X JPEG decoder in libavcodec in FFmpeg before 0.6.3 and libav through 0.6.2, as used in VideoLAN VLC media player 1.1.9 and earlier and other products, performs a write ope...
How severe is CVE-2011-1931?
CVE-2011-1931 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1931?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ffmpeg Ffmpeg, Ffmpeg Libavcodec, Libav Libav, Videolan Vlc Media Player.