Vulnerability Description
The ape_read_header function in ape.c in libavformat in FFmpeg before 0.5.4, as used in MPlayer, VideoLAN VLC media player, and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via an APE (aka Monkey's Audio) file that contains a header but no frames.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ffmpeg | Ffmpeg | < 0.5.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://ffmpeg.mplayerhq.hu/Vendor Advisory
- http://packetstorm.linuxsecurity.com/1103-exploits/vlc105-dos.txtBroken Link
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/8312e3fc9041027a33c8bc667bb99740fdf41dd5PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://ffmpeg.mplayerhq.hu/Vendor Advisory
- http://packetstorm.linuxsecurity.com/1103-exploits/vlc105-dos.txtBroken Link
- https://github.com/FFmpeg/FFmpeg/commit/8312e3fc9041027a33c8bc667bb99740fdf41dd5PatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-2161?
CVE-2011-2161 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The ape_read_header function in ape.c in libavformat in FFmpeg before 0.5.4, as used in MPlayer, VideoLAN VLC media player, and other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ap...
How severe is CVE-2011-2161?
CVE-2011-2161 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-2161?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ffmpeg Ffmpeg.