Vulnerability Description
The VC-1 decoding functionality in FFmpeg before 0.5.4, as used in MPlayer and other products, does not properly restrict read operations, which allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a crafted VC-1 file, a related issue to CVE-2011-0723.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | <= 0.5.3 |
| Mplayerhq | Mplayer | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://ffmpeg.mplayerhq.hu/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47956
- http://ffmpeg.mplayerhq.hu/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47956
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2160?
CVE-2011-2160 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). The VC-1 decoding functionality in FFmpeg before 0.5.4, as used in MPlayer and other products, does not properly restrict read operations, which allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact v...
How severe is CVE-2011-2160?
CVE-2011-2160 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-2011-2160?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ffmpeg Ffmpeg, Mplayerhq Mplayer.